Thinking your way to movement: brain-computer interface tested for hand function in tetraplegia
NCT ID NCT07720882
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with tetraplegia from spinal cord injury regain hand function. Participants receive a surgically implanted BCI that reads brain signals and controls pneumatic gloves to assist with grasping and gripping. The study will measure improvements in hand function over six months, focusing on safety and effectiveness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an implantable brain-computer interface system called 'Triple-F' BCI, paired with pneumatic gloves
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a way for people with paralysis to control hand movements using their thoughts, improving independence and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include surgical complications, device infection, or the system not working as expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Huashan Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040, China
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