Brain-computer interface for speech in locked-in syndrome
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This trial tests if a brain-computer implant can help people with locked-in syndrome communicate by reading brain signals related to speech. It is for people who are stable, can move their eyes enough to read, and have no major hearing or thinking problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have locked-in syndrome from a subcortical stroke or ALS with severe speech difficulty
- Your health is stable, including breathing
- You can read on a screen using eye movements
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems
- You are not on continuous breathing support and have no metal in your body that would prevent an MRI
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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