Brain implant trial to help with communication after injury or disease
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This trial tests a brain-computer interface (BCI) that is implanted by a robot. It is designed to help people who have lost the ability to speak clearly or use their hands well, due to conditions like ALS, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
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Who can take part
- You have ALS, PLS, a stroke, or a spinal cord injury that makes it hard to speak and use your hands.
- Your doctor expects you to live at least 12 more months.
- You can communicate in English.
- You have a caregiver who is available and stable.
- You do not have medical conditions that raise the risk of surgery, like severe obesity, uncontrolled seizures, diabetes, or a weakened immune system.
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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