Adaptive communication device for severe motor impairments
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new wearable communication device that you can control with your head, hand, or foot. It may help people who have trouble speaking or typing due to conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, or cerebral palsy.
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Who can take part
- 6 years old or older
- Can spell, follow 2-3 step directions, and read large print
- Has a severe motor impairment that makes speaking or typing hard (e.g., from spinal cord injury, stroke, or cerebral palsy)
- Needs an alternative way to communicate (like a special device) and has already been prescribed one
- Can voluntarily move head, hand, or foot to control a wearable device
- Available for 5 testing sessions (1-2 hours each) and has no medical restrictions on movement
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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