Mind-Reading cap lets unconscious patients talk to doctors
NCT ID NCT06426602
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 11, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study is testing a special device called mindBEAGLE that may help people who are unconscious or minimally conscious communicate. Participants wear a cap that reads brain waves and use vibrations or sounds to learn how to answer yes/no questions. The goal is to see if this technology can be successfully used during inpatient rehabilitation to help patients communicate before they regain full consciousness.
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Locations
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UPMC Center for Assistive Technology
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States
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