Brain implant gives voice to the locked-in

NCT ID NCT02224469

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a new brain implant that lets people with locked-in syndrome communicate by using their brain signals to control a computer. Six participants tried the device at home. The goal was to see if they could reliably spell sentences and how satisfied they were with the system.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Medical Center

    Utrecht, 3584CX, Netherlands

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