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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injury
Official title Innovative Brain-Computer Interface for People With Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07640711
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to demonstrate control of digital devices through a brain implant in people with spinal cord injury. The main question it aims to answer is efficient, independent, BCI-based control over digital devices in settings of daily living of an individual with SCI.
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 70
You may be able to join if
- Clinical diagnosis of SCI at the cervical level C4 or higher (C1-C4)
- Complete or incomplete tetraplegia (quadriplegia) or tetraparesis (quadriparesis), i.e., level A or B at the American Spinal Injury Association...
- Meeting surgical safety criteria, including surgical clearance by the study physicians
- Meeting (neuro)psychological evaluation criteria
- Ability to communicate reliably, via speech or other means
You likely can't join if
- Having a spinal cord injury with a degenerative or progressive etiology.
- Having evident swallowing problems.
- Having a significant current or recent anxiety disorder or depression or cognitive impairment that would interfere with obtaining informed consent or...
- Medical conditions contraindicating surgery of a chronically implanted device or that could interfere with study participation (for example active...
- Presence of pre-surgical findings in anatomical, functional, and/or vascular neuroimaging that makes achieving implant locations too challenging or...
- Inability to undergo MRI for pre-implantation evaluation, for example due to the presence of implanted devices that are incompatible with MRI, which...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of SCI at the cervical level C4 or higher (C1-C4)
- Complete or incomplete tetraplegia (quadriplegia) or tetraparesis (quadriparesis), i.e., level A or B at the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale
- Meeting surgical safety criteria, including surgical clearance by the study physicians
- Meeting (neuro)psychological evaluation criteria
- Ability to communicate reliably, via speech or other means
- Willingness and ability to provide informed consent.
- Lives within reasonable distance from UMC Utrecht
- Participant consents to the study and still wishes to participate at the time of the study.
- Vision and hearing largely intact.
- For candidates who are not currently receiving invasive ventilation, and who have current respiratory problems (e.g., at night), there should be a clear and confirmed desire to proceed with tracheostomy ventilation...
- Having a spinal cord injury with a degenerative or progressive etiology.
- Having evident swallowing problems.
- Having a significant current or recent anxiety disorder or depression or cognitive impairment that would interfere with obtaining informed consent or fully participating in study activities.
- Medical conditions contraindicating surgery of a chronically implanted device or that could interfere with study participation (for example active infections, unexplained fever, existing scalp lesions or skin breakdown...
- Presence of pre-surgical findings in anatomical, functional, and/or vascular neuroimaging that makes achieving implant locations too challenging or incompatible with desired risk levels.
- Inability to undergo MRI for pre-implantation evaluation, for example due to the presence of implanted devices that are incompatible with MRI, which may include pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, spinal cord or vagal...
- Anticipated need for MRI after implantation of the Brain InterChange system.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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