Leigh R. Hochberg, Md, Phd.
Clinical trials sponsored by Leigh R. Hochberg, Md, Phd., explained in plain language.
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Mind-Reading chip aims to give voice to the voiceless
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a brain implant system to help people who have lost the ability to speak due to conditions like ALS, spinal cord injury, or stroke. The implant reads brain signals related to speech, aiming to let participants control a computer to communicate with their tho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 22:55 UTC
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Brain chip lets paralyzed patients 'Speak' with their thoughts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tiny brain implant that could help people who have lost the ability to speak due to conditions like ALS, stroke, or spinal cord injury. The device reads brain signals when a person tries to talk and translates them into computer-generated speech. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Mind-Reading chip lets paralyzed people control computers with thoughts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a brain implant system called BrainGate2 to see if it's safe and if it works. People with paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS have a small sensor placed in their brain. The main goal is to see if they can use their thoughts to control a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Mind-Controlled tablets: brain implant trial aims to restore communication for the paralyzed
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a small brain implant that reads movement signals from the brain. The goal is to help people who are paralyzed from conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, or ALS control a tablet computer for communication. The main focus is on checking if the implant i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC