Mind over matter: new algorithm could let paralysis patients control devices with thoughts
NCT ID NCT07236892
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is developing algorithms that decode brain and body signals to help people with paralysis control assistive devices like robotic arms, wheelchairs, or computer cursors. Fifty healthy participants will perform tasks while wearing non-invasive sensors such as EEG and EMG. The goal is to improve how these devices interpret a person's intent to move.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better assistive devices that help people with paralysis move and communicate using their own brain and body signals.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with healthy participants, not people with paralysis. The algorithms may not work as well in real-world conditions or for those with neurological injuries.
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UCLA Neural Engineering and Computation Lab
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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