Brain implant adapts in real time to help ataxia patients move better
NCT ID NCT07288437
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early study tests whether a deep brain stimulator placed in the cerebellum can safely improve movement and balance in 5 adults with spinocerebellar ataxia type 6. The device automatically adjusts its stimulation based on the person's brain signals. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and tolerable, not to cure the disease.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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