Brain implant trial for arm and leg movement after paralysis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a brain-computer interface (a device implanted in the brain) to help people with tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) regain some motor function. It is for patients who have been stable for at least six months after a brainstem or spinal cord injury.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have tetraplegia (weakness or paralysis in all four limbs) due to a brainstem or spinal cord injury
- Your injury happened at least 6 months ago and your condition is stable (no major changes in feeling or movement)
- Your arm muscles are very weak (grade 2 or less) and your leg muscles are at least moderately weak (grade 3 or less) on a standard muscle strength test
- You are able to understand and follow instructions (score 20 or more on a short memory and thinking test)
- You do not have other major health issues that would make surgery risky, such as heart disease, bleeding problems, or active infections
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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