“Brain Pacemaker” Could Treat Depression New research points to a device that could potentially treat severe depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. The so-called “brain pacemaker” is implanted in the chest with wire leads that send electrical impulses deep into the brain. A full clinical trial of the device is scheduled for later this year. in Public bookmarkswith braindepressionhealthmedicineocd Note: “Brain Pacemaker” Could Treat Depression