Brain chip lets paralyzed patients control devices with thought

NCT ID NCT07521930

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a brain implant that records and stimulates brain areas to help people with severe paralysis control assistive devices like computers or wheelchairs. It also aims to provide sensory feedback. The trial enrolls 5 adults with conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS. The main goal is to check safety, and a key goal is to see if participants can control two or more devices at once.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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