Using brain signals to control assistive devices for spinal cord injury patients
Official title: Assessment of Neural Signals for the Control of Assistive Devices
Run by University of Miami · NCT06533969 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether brain signals can help people with spinal cord injuries better control assistive devices to improve their mobility and independence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Miami, Florida and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 6, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06533969 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with chronic spinal cord injuries who have some residual function.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant or unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates how motor intention-based cortical signals can be utilized to activate epidural spinal cord stimulation in individuals with spinal cord injuries. By decoding motor intentions through a brain-computer interface system, which may involve either Electroencephalographic (EEG) or Electrocorticographic (ECoG) recordings, the research aims to enhance the control of assistive devices. The approach focuses on patients with chronic spinal cord injuries, specifically targeting those with some residual function. The goal is to improve mobility and independence for these individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could significantly enhance the ability of spinal cord injury patients to control assistive devices, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing brain-computer interfaces for assistive device control have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients age 18 and older * Able to sign informed consent * Not participating in other studies that limit participation * Chronic (\>6 month) traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) (C4-T1 neurological injury with American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS A-D) with some residual function. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that are pregnant * Patients under the age of 18 * Patients unable to provide informed consent
Where it's running
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The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Lynn Rehabilitation Center
Miami, Florida, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jonathan R Jagid, MD — University of Miami
- Study coordinator: Letitia Fisher
- Email: lfisher@miami.edu
- Phone: 305-243-3056
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.