Test of a brain-to-computer device for ALS hand paralysis
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This study checks whether a brain-computer interface (a BrainGate2 system) is safe and workable for people with ALS. If you qualify, you may be asked to try the device and complete study tasks to help researchers learn how well it can support communication or control.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 80 years old
- Have a confirmed ALS diagnosis (checked by a neurologic expert)
- Have speech trouble—an inability to speak clearly (anarthria) or very difficult speech (severe dysarthria) that has worsened in the last 4 months
- Live within a 3-hour drive of the study site and plan to stay in the area for at least 15 months after enrolling
- Have vision that allows you to look at a computer screen for long periods with regular corrective lenses
- Not take ongoing high-dose steroid or immunosuppressing medicines by mouth or through an IV
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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