GB-PRIME: An Early Feasibility Study of a Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for the Control of External Devices

Technology
General health
Online since 18 November 2025, updated 23 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 7 individuals with cervical spinal cord injury, or other conditions causing loss of function in all four extremities (tetraparesis) to evaluate the safety and functionality of a robot implanted brain-computer-interface device, the Neuralink N1. The N1 uses electrode threads inserted into the brain to record brain activity. The electrical signals from these electrodess are then processed and decoded by a computer, allowing the user to control external digital devices. If included, participants will receive the skull-mounted, wireless, rechargeable N1 device, implanted in the brain by a robotic inserter. Final testing of device functionality and safety will be performed after 4 years.

Included participants

Gender
All
Age
≥ 18 years
Injury level
C1 - T1
  • Severity (AIS)?
  • Time since injury
    All
    Healthy volunteers
    No
    C1-T1
    Additionally, participants must
    NOT have ative implanted devices

    What’s involved

    Type

    Technology

    Details

    - Participants will receive the skull-mounted, wireless, rechargeable Neuralink N1 device, implanted in the brain by a robotic inserter (R1). - The N1 uses electrode threads in the brain to record brain activity. These signals are then processed and decoded by a computer allowing the user to control external digital devices. - Final testing of device functionality and safety will be performed after 4 years.

    Potential benefits

    Main benefits

    General health

    Additional benefits

    Mental health and psychosocial factors

    Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 31 Jul 2025
    • Organisation
    • Neuralink Corp
    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 31 Jul 2025
    • Organisation
    • Neuralink Corp

    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