FDA approves first at‐home brain therapy for resistant MDD

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Jan. 12 announced its approval of the first prescription, physician‐directed, at‐home brain neuromodulation therapy as an adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from at least one previous antidepressant.

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Mental Health Weekly
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2026-01-16
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https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34723
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Treatment of Major Depression
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FDA approves first at‐home brain therapy for resistant MDD

Valerie A. Canady
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Treatment of Major Depression
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FDA approves first at‐home brain therapy for resistant MDD

Valerie A. Canady
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Jan. 12 announced its approval of the first prescription, physician‐directed, at‐home brain neuromodulation therapy as an adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from at least one previous antidepressant.

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