Brain implant listens for pain, fights back only when needed
Disease control
Ongoing
This study is developing a new type of 'smart' brain implant for people with severe, untreatable chronic pain from conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, or phantom limb pain. The device listens for the brain's own pain signals and delivers stimulation only when pain is high…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC