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Implantation of brain-computer interface for communication in ALS, quadriplegia, and Locked In Syndrome (CortiCom Trial)
CortiCom Trial Summary
This trial will test a brain-computer interface that consists of platinum grids being implanted in the brain to pick up neural signals. Up to 128 channels will be used to test this interface for six months.
CortiCom Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowCortiCom Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.CortiCom Trial Design
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- I have been diagnosed with Epilepsy.I have a condition that affects my speech and makes my arms or legs weak.I have been diagnosed with ALS or motor neuron disease.I have tetraplegia or quadriplegia due to a spinal cord injury.You have either tried to commit suicide or thought about it often within the past year.I can communicate effectively using my eyes.I am not on long-term steroids or drugs that weaken my immune system.You cannot have an MRI or will need an MRI during the study period.I have been diagnosed with epileptic seizures.I have been diagnosed with tetraplegia, brainstem stroke, ALS, or Locked-in Syndrome.You have other medical conditions that are not under control and may affect your ability to participate in the study.You have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction within the past two years.My brain scans show it's too risky to place an implant where needed.I have severe paralysis or muscle weakness in all four limbs, possibly with major speech difficulties.I do not have conditions like severe diabetes, hepatitis, autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, skin issues, or blood disorders that make surgery risky.I have sores or broken skin on my scalp.I currently have an active infection or unexplained fever.I have hydrocephalus, with or without a shunt.I have had a stroke or injury that affected my brainstem.I am between 22 and 70 years old.My diagnosis of tetraplegia, ALS, stroke, or LIS happened over a year ago.I have had surgery to repair my skull.
- Group 1: Surgical implantation of the CortiCom system
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 60 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: You will receive the treatment for 6 Months
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 90 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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What is the total enrollment of participants for this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's records demonstrate that this clinical trial is actively searching for volunteers, first posted on December 14th 2021 and last updated February 15th 2022. The study aims to recruit 3 participants from a single medical centre."
Does this clinical trial have an age restriction, and are individuals below 55 years of age admissible?
"Applicants aged between 22 and 70 are eligible for this trial, but there are additional studies available to those less than 18 years old (8) or senior citizens over 65 (163)."
Do I qualify to join this medical examination?
"The requirements for enrolment into this trial are patients between 22 and 70 years of age, who have been diagnosed with Weber Syndrome. The total number of participants sought is 3."
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine: < 24 hours
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- < 2 Days
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