Conway with Patient (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption Charles Conway, MD, meets with patient Charles Donovan, a vagus nerve stimulation research participant. Conway led a study that found vagus nerve stimulation, in concert with antidepressants, can significantly improve quality of life in people whose depression was previously resistant to treatment. Credit Matt Miller Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.