Mind-Controlled tech: brain implant gives hope to paralyzed patients
NCT ID NCT01894802
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a brain implant that records activity from the motor cortex and stimulates the sensory cortex. It aims to help people with severe arm or hand impairment—due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or amputation—control external devices like computers. The trial focuses on safety over 12 months and whether the implant can reliably translate thoughts into actions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
CRS Arrays (brain implant microelectrodes)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could enable people with severe limb impairment to control external devices like computers or robotic arms using their thoughts, improving independence.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant requires surgery and carries risks like infection or device failure.
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
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