Brain-computer interface study for ALS communication
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a brain-computer interface (BCI) that uses augmented reality glasses to help people with late-stage ALS communicate. You wear a headset that reads your brain signals and lets you select words or phrases on a screen, giving you a new way to talk to others.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have ALS and need a device to help you communicate.
- You can open your eyes on purpose and keep them open for a short time.
- You have a caregiver or family member who will be with you and can learn the system.
- You can already say 'yes' and 'no' reliably, using any method like head nods or eye blinks.
- You are 18 or older and understand English well.
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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