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Development of a Cortical Visual Neuroprosthesis for the Blind

NCT02983370 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 5

Last updated 2026-05-05

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Minicraniotomy

The surgical method for the implantation of the intracortical microelectrodes is straightforward and follows the standard neurosurgical procedures. Briefly, after the scalp is prepped with an antiseptic, a small skin incision is made. Then the skin and muscles are lifted off from the bone and folded back. Next, one small burr hole or a minicraniotomy of approximately 1.5 cm is made in the skull. This is a minimally invasive procedure that allows an easy access to the brain and is a standard procedure widely used in neurosurgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hospital IMED Elche

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Eduardo Fernandez, MD and PhD · Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-10-01
Primary Completion
2027-12-31
Completion
2028-10-31

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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