Thursday, November 21, 2024

Neuralink Approved for Clinical Trial in Canada

Tesla, Neuralink has received approval from Health Canada to begin clinical trials in Canada. The company is now seeking volunteers for its CAN-PRIME Study, which involves surgically implanting a coin-sized N1 device into the brain. The implant, placed using a specialized R1 Robot, will record brain activity and allow participants to control a computer through a smartphone app. The study will run for four years and is open to individuals aged 19 or older with quadriplegia caused by spinal cord injuries. Participants must also have a reliable caregiver. Neuralink previously began similar trials in the U.S., with the first implant conducted in January 2024. The patient successfully controlled a computer mouse using their mind. A second implant was performed in August. Elon Musk has stated that Neuralink aims to treat conditions such as schizophrenia, seizures, and memory loss, while also helping patients regain limb function.

https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/neuralink-approved-for-clinical-trial-in-canada/?utm_

 https://betakit.com/elon-musk-owned-neuralink-receives-permission-to-recruit-for-canadian

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