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Publications, Patents & Policy Papers

Explore peer-reviewed scientific articles, clinical trial outcomes, and policy blueprints generated by DREAM TBI researchers and DIMHANS faculty.

IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (2025)Psychiatry AI (2025)

Vernacular Voice Biomarkers for Major Depressive Disorder Screening in South Asian Populations

Authors: A. Kulkarni, R. Patil, S. Joshi, V. Deshmukh

Abstract:We report a novel transformer-based neural network trained on multi-lingual speech recordings from 1,200 subjects across Karnataka. The model achieves an AUC-ROC of 0.92 in differentiating MDD from non-clinical controls.

DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2025.3458921
Journal of Neural Engineering & Rehabilitation (2024)Neurotech (2024)

Closed-Loop Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Motor Cortex Recovery Following Ischemic Stroke

Authors: V. Deshmukh, S. Hegde, M. Bhat

Abstract:Demonstrating a low-power closed-loop tECS system synchronized with real-time motor imagery EEG signals to accelerate neuroplastic restoration in post-stroke hemiparesis.

DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ad4901
Asian Journal of Psychiatry (2024)Clinical Trial (2024)

Efficacy of Immersive VR Biofeedback in Reducing PTSD Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial at DIMHANS

Authors: P. Rao, A. Kulkarni, K. Deshpande

Abstract:A clinical trial evaluating 60 PTSD patients undergoing VR-based exposure therapy coupled with galvanic skin response biofeedback, demonstrating a statistically significant 42% reduction in CAPS-5 severity scores.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2024.103982
Indian Journal of Medical Research & Health Policy (2023)Policy (2023)

Regulatory Framework and Clinical Safety Protocols for AI-Driven Medical Software in Tier-2 Indian Healthcare

Authors: DREAM TBI Policy Committee, DIMHANS Ethics Board

Abstract:A comprehensive policy blueprint establishing ethical guidelines, data privacy standards, and CDSCO compliance pathways for AI medical startups operating in regional healthcare eco-systems.

DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_2023_889