Motor Neurone Disease Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• A family member, caregiver, or other trusted person (called a Legally Authorised Representative) must be available to give consent on the participant's behalf and be present throughout the study
• There must be a specific person available who can be trained to use the Cognixion communication system
• The participant must understand English fluently
• The participant must be 18 years of age or older
• The participant must have ALS (also known as Motor Neurone Disease) and have a need for an assistive communication device
• The participant must be able to open their eyes on purpose and hold them open independently for a period of time (confirm with trial site for exact duration required)
• The participant must have at least one other way to communicate beyond the Cognixion device, such as using their voice, nodding their head, blinking, or raising their eyebrows — at minimum, a reliable way to signal "Yes" and "No"

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have difficulty understanding English, whether due to not being fluent or due to a language condition such as aphasia (a communication disorder caused by brain damage)
• People who are severely hearing impaired or deaf
• People who have a sensitivity to flashing lights
• People with a history of epilepsy or seizures
• People with vision conditions that limit their field of vision, such as glaucoma, double vision, or involuntary eye movements (nystagmus)
• People with a history of vertigo or other balance and inner ear disorders
• People whose scalp is prone to irritation, inflammation, injury, or infection

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.