This trial is enrolling 5 individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries to test the feasibility and safety of a Brain-Machine-Interface (BMI) system (Bidirectional Cortical Neuroprosthetic System). BMI is a technique using a computer connected to electrodes on the brain to record brain activity and to control an external device. This system is called bidirectional because it records brain activity but also sends sensory feedback to the brain in the form of electrical pulses. If included, participants will undergo a surgical procedure to implant three pairs of electrodes in the brain. Testing will assess the ability to control an assistive device and to detect electrical signals delivered to the brain. The BMI system will be implanted for approximately 52 weeks.
Traumatic
Vertebrae fracture
Traumatic brain injury
Non-traumatic
Ischemia
Brainstem stroke
Spinal cord stroke
Stenosis
Spondylosis
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo a surgical procedure during which 6 electrode arrays will be implanted in the brain. - The device will be implanted for approximately 52 weeks.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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