Improving speech production using brain-computer interfaces
Understanding and restoring speech production using an intracortical brain-computer interface
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10473277
This study is looking to help people who can't speak by using special devices that read brain signals, so they can communicate just by thinking about speaking.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10473277 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance our understanding of how speech is produced in the brain and to develop advanced medical devices known as intracortical brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs). These devices will allow individuals who have lost their ability to speak to communicate through a computer by simply attempting to speak. Participants will have microelectrode arrays implanted in specific areas of their brain to capture neural activity associated with speech. The study will analyze this data to decode speech intentions in real time, potentially restoring communication for those affected.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have lost or are losing their ability to speak due to neurological conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who have intact speech capabilities or those with conditions unrelated to speech production may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enable individuals who have lost their ability to speak to communicate effectively using technology.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research with brain-computer interfaces has shown promising results in restoring communication abilities in individuals with paralysis, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STAVISKY, SERGEY — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: STAVISKY, SERGEY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.