NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER

This early study tests a brain-computer implant placed through blood vessels to help people with ALS control external devices using their thoughts. Ten participants with ALS and arm weakness will be followed for safety and device function. The goal is to restore some independence…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can lower inflammation and pain after major spine surgery. About 50 adults having long-segment spinal fusion will be randomly assigned to receive the stimulation or standard care. Researchers…

This study tests whether giving a single dose of a common antibiotic soon after a breathing tube is placed can prevent lung infections and improve survival in ICU patients with severe brain injuries. Researchers will enroll 3,300 adults on ventilators due to stroke, trauma, or la…

This study tests whether a virtual version of the Abecedarian Approach, an early childhood education program, can help children ages 0-5 who had hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or were born very prematurely. Researchers will enroll 225 families and measure parent satisfacti…

This study aims to learn more about psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental disorders that begin in childhood. Researchers will observe up to 1,000 people of any age who have these conditions, along with their family members. The goal is to better understand how these disorder…