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Fully Implanted Brain–Computer Interface in a Locked-In Patient with ALS

Authors
Vansteensel MJ … Ramsey NF13 authors
Institution
UMC Utrecht
Publication
New England Journal of MedicineN Engl J Med 2016;375(21):2060–2066 · 12 Nov 2016
Status
Primary source

Summary

A fully implanted system with subdural electrodes gave independent home communication at about two letters per minute.

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    Vansteensel MJ et al. N Engl J Med 2016;375(21):2060–2066 (opens in a new tab)

    Peer reviewedNew England Journal of Medicine12 Nov 2016Checked against source 3 Oct 2026

    DOI 10.1056/NEJMoa1608085