Visuomotor Prosthetic for Paralysis

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with chronic cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries to test the safety and effectiveness of a device that can control a computer by brain signals (thoughts). The Neural Communication System (NCS) is an electrode array implanted in the brain. Users are trained to use it to control a computer. Participants will receive surgery to implant the NCS followed by brain control training 3-5 times per week for 53 weeks. Once control of a simple computer is achieved, participants will receive training to control a tablet computer, thus gaining the ability to manage a wide variety of other devices and applications that offer opportunities for learning, entertainment, communication, and improved independence and quality of life.