Implant test to help movement in people with severe paralysis
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether an implanted device that can record and stimulate brain signals is safe and may improve movement in people with motor disability from certain nerve or brain conditions. It’s for adults with stable, long-lasting paralysis and good brain function who can follow the study plan.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 80 years old
- Have quadriplegia (paralysis of arms and legs) from a spinal cord injury, brainstem stroke, ALS, or similar motor nerve problems
- Your brain’s movement area must be functioning on testing, with no major other physical or functional brain problems
- Your condition should be diagnosed for at least 12 months and stable for at least 6 months after standard treatment
- Have normal thinking/memory and be able and willing to follow all study visits and instructions
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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