Deep-brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical therapy in which thin electrodes are implanted into specific regions of the brain and connected to an implanted pulse generator that delivers controlled electrical impulses. By modulating the activity of targeted neural circuits, such as those in the subthalamic nucleu…
Deep-brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical therapy in which thin electrodes are implanted into specific regions of the brain and connected to an implanted pulse generator that delivers controlled electrical impulses. By modulating the activity of targeted neural circuits, such as those in the subthalamic nucleus or thalamus, DBS can reduce symptoms of several neurological movement and seizure disorders. It is best known as a treatment for Parkinson's disease and is also applied to conditions including tremor, dystonia, and epilepsy. The stimulation is adjustable and reversible, allowing settings to be tuned to an individual patient over time. Research within this journal's neurological scope examines both the targets and the outcomes of deep-brain stimulation. Reported work includes the search for new stimulation targets to treat epilepsy, the use of segmented electrodes to reduce side effects during subthalamic nucleus stimulation in Parkinson's disease, and short-term outcomes of subthalamic nucleus stimulation in Parkinson's patients. Together these studies reflect ongoing efforts to refine where and how stimulation is delivered and to better understand its clinical benefits and limitations. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to deep-brain stimulation and its application in neurological care.
10 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 10 articles above have been cited 28 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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