Mind over matter: brain implant could restore digital independence for quadriplegics

NCT ID NCT07640711

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: UMC Utrecht Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a fully implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) in one person with a severe spinal cord injury (C1-C4). The device reads brain signals to control digital devices like computers or tablets. Researchers will visit the participant at home 1-3 times per week for a year to train and test the system. The goal is to see if the BCI can be used independently at home.

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 (ECoG implant)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could allow people with severe spinal cord injuries to control digital devices independently at home using only their thoughts.
What could go wrong: This is a very early trial with only one participant. The implant requires brain surgery, and long-term performance or safety is not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

QUADRIPLEGIA SPINAL CORD INJURY TETRAPLEGIA C1-C4

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Medical Center Utrecht
RECRUITING

Utrecht, Utrecht, 3584CX, Netherlands

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