Locked-In Syndrome clinical trials
The registry lists 21 studies for Locked-In Syndrome across 7 countries. 13 are recruiting or about to start. 9 of them are mainly about Locked-In Syndrome (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-12.
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Who runs them
Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. (3) · Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (2) · Oregon Health and Science University (2) · Johns Hopkins University (2) · UMC Utrecht (2) · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (1) · Zhujiang Hospital (1) · Amy Wagner (1)
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
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- Jun 2027iBCI Optimization for Veterans With Paralysis · VA Office of Research and Development
- Jun 2027TDCS-RTMS Intervention for Motor Function · Zhujiang Hospital
- Jul 2027Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia · Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
- Aug 2027Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia (BG-Speech-02) · Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
Who these studies take
Of the 8 Locked-In Syndrome studies recruiting now, 1 (13%) set no upper age limit and 2 (25%) stop at 75 or younger. 2 (25%) take children under 18. 0 (0%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 0 (0%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 18 | 6 (75%) | 6 (75%) |
| 30 | 8 (100%) | 8 (100%) |
| 40 | 8 (100%) | 8 (100%) |
| 50 | 8 (100%) | 8 (100%) |
| 65 | 8 (100%) | 8 (100%) |
| 75 | 6 (75%) | 6 (75%) |
| 85 | 2 (25%) | 2 (25%) |
Across all 21 studies, recruiting or not: 43% stop at 75 or younger and 14% at 65; 19% take children; 0% are for women only and 0% for men only; 14% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
What changed recently
From the registry's own updates since Oct 14, 2026.
Newly registered1
- REstoration of Communication and LAnguage With Intracortical MicroelectrodesNov 12, 2026NCT07933549
Studies
Recruiting first, then most recently updated. Showing 21 of 21. search them.
- REstoration of Communication and LAnguage With Intracortical MicroelectrodesNot yet recruitingNCT07933549Not applicable1 country
- Investigation on the Cortical Communication (CortiCom) SystemRecruitingNCT03567213Not applicable1 country
- iBCI Optimization for Veterans With ParalysisNot yet recruitingNCT05470478Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Chronic Brain-computer Interface for Speech Rehabilitation in Patients With Locked-in-syndrome (LIS)Not yet recruitingNCT07698496Not applicable1 country
- mindBEAGLE: Unlocking Functional Communication for Patients With Disorders of ConsciousnessEnrolling by invitationNCT06426602Not applicable1 country
- Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With TetraplegiaRecruitingNCT05724173Not applicable1 country
- BrainGate2: Feasibility Study of an Intracortical Neural Interface System for Persons With TetraplegiaRecruitingNCT00912041Not applicable1 country
- Chinese-Specific Speech Imagery Coding Using High-Density ECoGRecruitingNCT07460037Not applicable1 country
- TDCS-RTMS Intervention for Motor FunctionNot yet recruitingNCT07257601Not applicable
- Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia (BG-Speech-02)RecruitingNCT06094205Not applicable1 country
- Investigation on the Cortical Communication SystemRecruitingNCT06207591Not applicable1 country
- CONNECT-ME: Consciousness in Neurocritical Care Cohort Study Using fMRI and EEGRecruitingNCT026442651 country
- Telehealth Implementation of Brain-Computer InterfaceRecruitingNCT05951556Not applicable1 country
- First Study With a Brain Implant to Help Locked-in Patients Communicate at HomeCompletedNCT02224469Not applicable1 country
- Optimizing BCI-FIT: Brain Computer Interface - Functional Implementation ToolkitCompletedNCT04468919Not applicable1 country
- [BrainConnexion] - Neurodevice Phase I TrialStatus unknownNCT03811301Not applicable1 country
- Brain-Computer Interface Implant for Severe Communication DisabilityWithdrawnNCT04576650Not applicable1 country
- Locked-in Syndrome Caused by Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case ReportStatus unknownNCT053489021 country
- Feasibility of mindBEAGLE in Disorders of Consciousness or Locked-In SyndromeCompletedNCT02772302Not applicable1 country
- Stable and Independent Communication Brain-computer InterfacesTerminatedNCT03213561Not applicable1 country
- Mindfulness Meditation for Subjects With Severe Speech and Physical ImpairmentsCompletedNCT01964664Not applicable1 country