New implant could help paralyzed patients grasp and reach again
NCT ID NCT02329652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a fully implanted neuroprosthetic device designed to improve hand, reach, and trunk function in people with cervical spinal cord injuries. Thirty participants will receive the device and be evaluated on their ability to perform daily activities with and without it. The goal is to restore independence in tasks like eating and dressing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- implanted networked neuroprosthetic device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help people with spinal cord injuries regain the ability to perform daily tasks like eating and dressing independently.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires surgery and may carry risks like infection or device malfunction.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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MetroHealth Medical Center
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States
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