Brain zap study hopes to restore sight in the blind
NCT ID NCT02747589
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether stimulating the visual part of the brain can create visual sensations in blind volunteers. Five adults who are blind will have a device implanted in their skull to deliver tiny electrical pulses. The goal is to learn where and how much stimulation is needed to produce vision, which could help design a future artificial eye.
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UCLA Department of Neurosurgery
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States