Development of a Cortical Visual Neuroprosthesis for the Blind
ConditionBlindness
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorUniversidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
About this trial
The objective of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of a cortical visual prosthesis based on intracortical microelectrodes to provide a limited but useful sense of vision to profoundly blind. This pilot study will provide important information on safety and efficacy for the development of an useful cortical visual neuroprosthesis for the blind.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participant is capable and willing to provide informed consent for participation in the trial.
Severe visual impairment with bilateral visual loss.
Greater than 18 years of age.
General health: excellent.
Disqualifiers
Age <18 or >70.
Period of appropriate visual functions < 12 years /lifetime.
For medical reasons: Individuals with a history of seizure disorders, coagulopathy, cardiac arrythmias or ischemia, pulmonary, hepatic or renal disease, and any other neurological disorder. Patients who carry a transmissible virus such as hepatitis and individuals with HIV-related neuropathies.
Vulnerable subject groups (e.g., pregnant women, prisoners, etc.).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Minicraniotomy
Treatment groups
5 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Lead sponsor
Hospital IMED Elche
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov