NeuroCognitive Communicator: Safety Study
About this trial
This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries to test the safety of an implanted device (NeuroPort) that uses thoughts and intentions to control external applications. The implant, called a brain-computer interface (BCI), connects a computer to two small electrode arrays placed on the brain, one in the region controlling motor (movement) function, and the other in the region involved in cognitive (thought) function. The recording of movement intention can be translated into commands for the computer to activate an external device, which might be used for steering assistive applications, robotic arms, or for guiding through a virtual reality environment. Participants will undergo surgery for implanting the electrodes. Various assessments will be done throughout the study, evaluating the safety, feasibility, and usability of the BCI. Final testing will be performed after 6 months.
Included participants
Traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
Surgery for the implantation of the electrodes Assessments of the BDI technology throughout the 6 months study duration
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Additional benefits
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 13 May 2019
- Organisation
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 13 May 2019
- Organisation
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more