New study aims to create a universal score for assistive tech performance

NCT ID NCT07407725

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is developing a standard test to measure how well assistive technologies (like eye trackers) and brain-computer interfaces help people with spinal cord injury or ALS use computers and phones. Researchers will test 60 participants, including healthy volunteers and people with these conditions, using a custom digital assessment interface. The goal is to create a reliable index that combines performance, clinician, and patient reports to compare different devices.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Eye tracker (Tobii Dynavox PCEye 5)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could create a standard tool to compare different assistive technologies, helping doctors and researchers choose the best device for each person.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study focused on developing a measurement tool, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to any direct improvement in patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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