Leigh R. Hochberg, Md, Phd.
Clinical trials sponsored by Leigh R. Hochberg, Md, Phd., explained in plain language.
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Mind-Reading chip lets paralyzed patients speak through computers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tiny brain implant that could help people who have lost the ability to speak due to conditions like ALS, stroke, or spinal cord injury. The implant reads brain signals when a person tries to talk and translates them into computer-generated speech. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Mind-Reading chip lets paralyzed people control computers with thoughts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a brain implant system called BrainGate2 to see if it's safe and if it works. People with paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS have a small sensor placed in their brain. The main goal is to see if they can use their thoughts to control a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Mind-Reading chip aims to give voice back to the voiceless
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety and basic function of a tiny brain implant. The goal is to see if people who have lost the ability to speak due to conditions like ALS or a stroke can control a computer to communicate just by thinking. The research involves a small nu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Mind-Controlled tablets: brain implant trial aims to restore communication for the paralyzed
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a small brain implant that reads movement signals from the brain. The goal is to help people who are paralyzed from conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, or ALS control a tablet computer for communication. The main focus is on checking if the implant i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC