Brain-signal training for hand and speech control after disability
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This study tests whether recording brain signals can help people regain better control of movements in the arms and help with speech. It may be an option for people with significant disability from certain nerve and brain conditions who can safely take part in brain-monitoring procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are over 21 years old
- You have limited use of your arms/upper body due to a qualifying condition (like stroke, ALS, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, myopathy, or severe nerve problems)
- Your disability is significant enough to lose independence and daily living abilities (Modified Rankin Scale score 4 or higher)
- If your condition is stroke or spinal cord injury, at least 1 year has passed since symptoms began
- You live within 2 hours of UCSF and can attend follow-up visits
- You can read/understand English and give informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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