Mind-Controlled tech: new implant aims to restore independence in ALS patients

NCT ID NCT07543367

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study is testing a device called a brain-computer interface that is implanted into a blood vessel in the brain. It is designed to help people with ALS who have weakness in both arms control external devices, like a computer, using only their thoughts. The study will include 10 participants and will primarily check for safety and any serious side effects up to 180 days after the implant.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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  • Mount Sinai Hospital

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    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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  • University of Buffalo Neurosurgery

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    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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