Motor Neurone Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurological condition (for at least 12 months) that has caused permanent movement problems in both arms and hands, with no expectation of recovery.
- OR you have been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) or another progressive neurological condition that is well understood, and your neurologist expects that within 1 year your condition will reach the level of arm and hand weakness described above.
- You are expected to live for at least 12 months.
- You can communicate — either by speaking, using a computer, or using a communication aid — and you can work in English.
- You have a reliable caregiver who is consistently available to support you.
Who may not be able to join:
- You have health conditions that would make surgery or the procedure medium to high risk for serious complications.
- Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 40 (classified as morbid obesity).
- You have a history of seizures or epilepsy that has been difficult to control.
- You have a history of diabetes that has been difficult to control.
- You need MRI scans on a regular basis for any ongoing medical condition.
- You have a weakened immune system, whether from a medical condition you developed or one you were born with.
- You have smoked or used tobacco products more than once a month in the past year.
- You have a diagnosed psychiatric or psychological disorder.
- You have pre-existing damage to the specific area of the brain relevant to this study (confirm with trial site).
- You have any other condition that the study doctor believes would make it unsafe for you to take part or undergo the implant procedure (confirm with trial site).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Florian Roser, MD, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Phone: (877) 398-4465
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
The Rate of Device-Related Adverse Events (AE); The Rate of Procedure-Related Adverse Events (AE)
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.