Dr. Jair C Soares, MD
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Affiliated Hospitals
UT Health Science Center At Houston
UT Center Of Excellence On Mood Disorders
Clinical Trials Jair C Soares, MD is currently running
Deep Brain Stimulation
for Depression
We propose a clinical study of medial forebrain bundle DBS as a treatment in 20 patients with treatment refractory depression (TRD). Data from the University of Bonn indicates that surgical lesions of the medical forebrain bundle can produce therapeutic benefits in patients with depressive disorders, and suggest that DBS at the same site may also reduce symptomatology in these TRD patients (Schaepfer, 2013). Depression affects up to 10% of the US population and of those at least 10-15% do not benefit from therapies hence why we must explore new treatments. The Percept™ PC system manufactured by Medtronic Neurological will be used in this study. Study subjects will be between the ages of 22 and 70 years of age and suffer from TRD, have failed multiple treatment regimens, including ECT, and remain symptomatic. Those identified as TRD patients will then be enrolled in a clinical pilot study investigating DBS, targeting the MFB.
Recruiting
1 award
N/A
7 criteria
tDCS
for Bipolar Disorder
This trial is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation of the brain can help people who struggle to feel pleasure. The treatment targets specific brain pathways involved in reward and pleasure. Researchers want to see if this method can improve symptoms by activating these pathways.
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0 awards
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2 criteria
More about Jair C Soares, MD
Clinical Trial Related
4 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 4 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments Jair C Soares, MD has experience with
- LIFUP Sonication
- TDCS
- Deep Brain Stimulation Model 3387 Model 3389
- Placebo
- SEP-4199 CR 200 Mg
- SEP-4199 CR 400 Mg
Breakdown of trials Jair C Soares, MD has run
Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Healthy Controls
Social Anhedonia
Bipolar Disorder
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What does Jair C Soares, MD specialize in?
Jair C Soares, MD focuses on Depression and Major Depressive Disorder. In particular, much of their work with Depression has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Jair C Soares, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Jair C Soares, MD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Houston Texas. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Jair C Soares, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Jair C Soares, MD has studied treatments such as LIFUP sonication, tDCS, Deep Brain Stimulation Model 3387 Model 3389.
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