Applications

1727 – Deep brain stimulation for treatment-refractory obsessive compulsive disorder

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

  • Status Complete
  • Type New application
  • Pre-PASC consultation Closed
  • Pre-MSAC consultation Closed
  • Outcome Supported

Application details

Reason for application

Amendment to an existing MBS item.

Service or technology in this application

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that involves the implantation of permanent stimulating electrodes within the brain. These electrodes are connected to a small battery that sits under the skin of the chest wall. Each electrode delivers a small field of targeted electricity that changes the activity of brain cells in a specific region.

The DBS device can be adjusted after implantation without the need for further surgery, to vary the size, shape and position of the stimulation field. DBS is intended for patients that do not respond to conventional treatment or therapy.

Type: Therapeutic technology

Medical condition this application addresses

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a psychiatric condition where people experience obsessive intrusive thoughts, images or impulses that provoke anxiety and generate compulsions that must be carried out to neutralise their obsessions. These are accompanied by mental rituals or behaviours (compulsions) that must be carried out to neutralise the obsessions (e.g. repetitive handwashing, saying prayers).

Consultation survey and deadlines

  • PASC consultation: Closed
  • MSAC consultation: Closed Friday 6 October 2023

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 8–9 December 2022
  • ESC meeting: 5–6 October 2023
  • MSAC meeting: 23–24 November 2023