BrainGate2 tablet trial for tetraplegia
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This trial tests a brain-computer interface (BrainGate2) system for people with tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs). It aims to see if the system can help you control a tablet computer using only your brain signals. This is for people who were already in the BrainGate2 study.
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Who can take part
- You have been paralyzed in all four limbs (tetraplegia) due to a spinal cord injury, brainstem stroke, muscular dystrophy, or ALS.
- You have already taken part in the BrainGate2 clinical trial (NCT00912041).
- You live within a 3-hour drive of the study location.
- Your vision is good enough to look at a computer screen, with glasses if needed.
- You are not currently taking steroids or drugs that suppress your immune system.
- You do not have another serious medical condition that could make it hard to participate.
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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