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Table 1 The stimulation was safe without adverse effects

From: Durable effects of deep brain ultrasonic neuromodulation on major depression: a case report

Adverse effects related to treatment

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Adverse effects related to treatment

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Headache

No

No

No

Skin rash or itching

No

No

No

Dry mouth

No

No

No

Tendency to develop bruises

No

No

No

Dizziness

No

No

No

Fever, increased temperature

No

No

No

Chest pain

No

No

No

Abnormal sweating

No

No

No

Palpitations

No

No

No

Hot flashes

No

No

No

Breathing problems

No

No

No

Convulsions or seizures

No

No

No

Circulation problems

No

No

No

Fatigue, loss of energy

No

No

No

Abdominal pain

No

No

No

Tremor

No

No

No

Nausea

No

No

No

Insomnia, sleeping problems

No

No

No

Vomiting

No

No

No

Back pain

No

No

No

Constipation

No

No

No

Muscle pain

No

No

No

Diarrhea

No

No

No

Joint pain

No

No

No

Reduced appetite

No

No

No

Agitation

No

No

No

Increased appetite

No

No

No

Irritability, nervousness

No

No

No

Difficulty urinating

No

No

No

Depressed mood

No

No

No

Sexual problems

No

No

No

Thoughts about suicide

No

No

No

Painful or irregular menstruation

No

No

No

Anxiety, fearfulness

No

No

No

  1. Following the stimulation, the patient was asked to complete a clinical questionnaire that assessed potential side effects. The options were “No,” “Maybe,” and “Yes”