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BrainGate2: Feasibility Study of an Intracortical Neural Interface System for Persons With Tetraplegia - NCT00912041-02114(Clinical Trial 296195)



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City:  Boston
State:  
MA
Zip Code: 02114
Conditions: Tetraplegia - Spinal Cord Injuries - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Brain Stem Infarctions - Locked In Syndrome
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary device safety information and demonstrate proof of principle (feasibility of efficacy) of the ability of people with tetraplegia to control a computer cursor and other assistive devices with their thoughts.
Study summary: The goal of the BrainGate2 research and development project is to identify the core methods and features for a medical device that could allow people with paralysis to recover a host of abilities that normally rely on the hands.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Clinical diagnosis of spinal cord injury, brainstem stroke, muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or other motor neuron disorders - Complete or incomplete tetraplegia (quadriplegia) - Must live within a two-hour drive of the Study site - (There are additional inclusion criteria) Exclusion Criteria: - Visual impairment such that extended viewing of a computer monitor would be difficult even with ordinary corrective lenses - Chronic oral or intravenous steroids or immunosuppressive therapy - Other serious disease or disorder that could seriously affect ability to participate in the study - (There are additional exclusion criteria)
Study is available at: Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA 02114
United States

Primary Contact:
Leigh R Hochberg, M.D., Ph.D.
Email: clinicaltrials@braingate2.org
Phone: 617-726-4218
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Date Processed: March 23, 2011
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