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Mind-Controlled devices: new study aims to help paralysis patients

NCT ID NCT05183152

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpret movement intentions. The goal is to improve the reliability and accuracy of these systems for rehabilitation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
brain-computer interface with electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better assistive devices that help people with paralysis or movement disorders regain some control over their environment.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on measuring brain signals, not a treatment. The technology may not work reliably outside the lab or for all participants.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Able-bodied participants: * good general health * normal or corrected vision * no history of neurological/psychiatric disease * ability to read and understand English (Research Personnel do not speak Spanish) 2. Subjects with motor disabilities * motor deficits due to: unilateral and bilateral stroke / spinal cord injury / motor neuron diseases (i.e. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spino-cerebellar ataxia, multiple sclerosis) / muscular diseases (i.e. myopathy) / traumatic or neurological pain / movement disorders (i.e. cerebral palsy) / orthopedic / traumatic brain injury / brain tumors * normal or corrected vision * ability to read and understand English * ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects with motor disabilities * short attentional spans or cognitive deficits that prevent the subject from concentrating during the whole experimental session * heavy medication affecting the central nervous system (including vigilance) * concomitant serious illness (e.g., metabolic disorders) 2. All participants * factors hindering EEG/EMG acquisition and the delivery of non-invasive electrical stimulation (e.g., skin infection, wounds, dermatitis, metal implants under electrodes) * criteria identified in safety guidelines for MRI and TMS, in particular metallic implants

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic Motor Disorders motor neuron disorder movement disorder multiple sclerosis muscle tissue disorder Neurologic Manifestations spinal cord injury stroke disorder traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Healthy Motor disorders Motor neuron disease Movement disorders Multiple sclerosis Muscular diseases Spinal cord injuries Stroke Traumatic brain injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    RECRUITING

    Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

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