Brain-Computer interface helps kids with cerebral palsy move their hands
NCT ID NCT07269353
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new therapy that combines a brain-computer interface (BCI) with electrical stimulation to help children with cerebral palsy move their arms and hands. Eight children aged 12 to 17 will wear a cap that reads their brain signals, and when they imagine moving their wrist, the system activates muscles to create the movement. The goal is to see if this approach is safe, tolerable, and improves hand function over 15 to 20 sessions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Brain-Computer Interface combined with Functional Electrical Stimulation (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new, engaging therapy to help children with cerebral palsy regain hand and arm function, improving daily independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The technology is still experimental and may not produce lasting improvements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T5G 0B7, Canada
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