Mind-Controlled tech: Neuralink's brain implant trial begins
NCT ID NCT06429735
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests the safety and function of a brain-computer interface (BCI) implanted by a robot in people with severe paralysis. The device aims to let users control external devices like computers or phones using their thoughts. The trial enrolls 15 adults with quadriplegia due to spinal cord injury or ALS who have a stable caregiver.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Barrow Neurological Institute
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States
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University of Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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