Spinal Cord Injury News

A collection of posts on news, information and resources for those with spinal cord injuries.


Elon Musk’s Neuralink to Start Human Trial of Brain Implant

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday it has received approval from an independent review board to begin recruitment for the first human trial of its brain implant for paralysis patients.

Those with paralysis due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may qualify for the study, it said, but did not reveal how many participants would be enrolled in the trial, which will take about six years to complete.

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Posted in Clinical Trials and Studies, Research for a Cure on September 20th, 2023.

Paralyzed man walks naturally, thanks to wireless ‘bridge’ between brain and spine

Implanted brain electrodes send signals that bypass damaged spinal cord area, using man’s thoughts to stimulate leg movement

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Posted in Research for a Cure on May 25th, 2023.

A Tongue-Controlled Interface that Lets People Explore the Digital World Hands-Free

Augmental redesigned the computer mouse with the goal of making it more universally inclusive— empowering everyone, particularly individuals with hand impairments, to use computers with greater degrees of expressivity and convenience.

MIT Media Lab spinoff Augmental, an innovative hardware startup focused on creating human-first experiences that enhance everyday interactions with digital devices and interfaces, today announces the launch of the MouthPad^ — a groundbreaking innovation that allows people to control devices purely through the movement of their tongue. The hardware company’s first device aims to push the boundaries of hands-free computing making technology more human.

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Posted in Assistive Technology on April 25th, 2023.

New Neurological Target to Help People Walk Again After a Spinal Cord Injury

People who have lost control of their legs following a spinal cord injury may walk again someday. A research team affiliated with Université Laval and the CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center has pinpointed a new neurological target that could improve the recovery of gait.

New Neurological Target
Graphical Abstract. Credit: Cell Reports Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100946

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Posted in Research for a Cure on April 21st, 2023.

New Trial Gives Hope To People With Spinal Cord Injuries In Australia

Doctors say they’re on the cusp of offering the chance to return function to people living with spinal cord injuries, and the treatment will soon be available in Australia.

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Posted in Clinical Trials and Studies, Research for a Cure on April 13th, 2023.

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