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Brain Computer Interface

Invitation to participate in UHN research study, CAN-PRIME.

If you have tetraplegia and are interested in exploring new ways of controlling your computer, you may qualify for a research study that uses a Brain-computer interface (BCI)  system implanted by surgical robot at Toronto Western Hospital. The implant records your brain signals and sends them to a computer, which translates them into commands so you can control a cursor or other devices using thought alone.

Who is eligible to participate:

    • Canadians who are at least 19 years old
    • Have tetraplegia (limited function in all 4 limbs)  due to spinal chord injury and are at least 1 year post- injury (without improvement)
    • Have a consistent and reliable caregiver

    Regrettably, we can’t accept individuals who:

    • Have an active implanted device (pacemaker, deep brain stimulator (DBS), etc.)
    • Have a history of seizures
    • Require MRIs for an ongoing medical condition

What is involved:

During the study, the R1 Robot will be used to surgically place the N1 Implant in a region of the brain that controls movement intention. Participants will be asked to use the N1 Implant and N1 User App to control a computer and provide feedback about the system.  The study includes 9  in-person hospital visits over ~12 months, as well as  weekly at-home BCI training sessions to control a computer or other assistive device.

Compensation For Participants

• $150 will be provided for completing the screening visit.

• Once enrolled, participants will receive additional compensation for each subsequent study visit.

• All travel-related expenses to and from the Toronto hospital will be fully reimbursed for every visit.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please email:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://neuralink.com/patient-registry/ca

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