The Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology is recruiting participants for a clinical trial investigating brain-computed interface (BCI) systems for patients with movement and communication impairments. Dr. Nathan Crone, professor of neurology, leads the trial.
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Investigation on the Cortical Communication (CortiCom) System
This trial aims to evaluate a specific BCI model, the CortiCom system. To learn more about the CortiCom Study, email [email protected] or call 410-955-6772.
Details
- The CortiCom Study will involve:
- Surgery to implant an electrode grid to control the BCI
- Training to operate the BCI three days a week at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Participants will receive up to $3,000 in compensation.
- The study will last six months.
The Cortical Communication (CortiCom) System's electrical grid connects to the rest of the computer system and its software.

Eligibility
Participants should be:
- Between the ages of 22 and 70
- Affected by significant movement impairment due to spinal cord injury, stroke or neuromuscular disease, including locked-in syndrome
- Willing to have brain surgery
- Cleared by their doctor for participation
- Able to travel to The Johns Hopkins Hospital several times a week