Implanted 'Pacemaker' could help paralyzed vocal cords let people breathe
Disease control
Terminated
This study tested a new implanted device called the SPIRION Laryngeal Pacemaker in people with both vocal cords paralyzed. The goal was to see if the device was safe and if it could improve breathing by electrically stimulating a throat muscle to open the airway. Participants wer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC