Mind over muscles: brain signals restore hand grasp in paralyzed patients
NCT ID NCT03482310
First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested whether people with arm paralysis from a spinal cord injury could control hand movements using their own brain signals. One participant used a brain implant to command small electrodes in the arm and hand, which stimulated muscles to form different grasp patterns. The approach aims to restore useful hand function without curing the underlying paralysis.
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Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States
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