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Tests treatment safety and results for Tetraplegia
Official title Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of an Implantable Neural Acquisitor & Stimulator System in Patients With Motor Disability
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05920174
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Through brain-computer interface alternative technology, patients can control the external equipment（wheelchairs, robotic arms, the WeChat app and other physical aids）with brain signals to improve the patients quality of life.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Aged between 18 and 80 years of age;
- Complete or incomplete quadriplegia due to spinal cord injury, brain stem stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other motor neuron disorders;
- After the neurological assessment, the brain motor-related cortex is functional, and there is no obvious organic disease or functional disease；
- The above diseases have been diagnosed for at least 12 months and stable for at least 6 months after standard treatment；
- The patient had normal cognitive function, good compliance and volunteered to participate in the clinical trial.
You likely can't join if
- Visual impairment such that extended viewing of a computer monitor would be difficult even with ordinary corrective lenses；
- Combined with progressive neurological disease；
- Combined with surgical contraindications identified by surgeons and anesthesiologists;
- Participating in other clinical trials;
- Other conditions deemed inappropriate by investigators and medical staff.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
- Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China; Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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