Plain-English translation of NCT07836751 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers are developing and testing a powered neck exoskeleton—a wearable device that helps support and move your neck—for people with ALS and other neuromuscular disorders. The device is controlled by tracking where you're looking (your eye gaze), so you can use your eyes to help move your head and neck. This small study will help the team understand how to make the device work well for different people and ensure it's comfortable and useful.
People with ALS often develop weakness in their neck muscles, making it hard to hold their head up. This powered device could give them back the ability to move and position their head by using their eyes, which helps improve daily activities and quality of life.
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You will visit the ALS clinic at University of Utah Hospital and wear the powered neck exoskeleton while it's controlled by eye-tracking technology. You'll perform simple tasks on a computer and practice simulated everyday activities like reaching for objects, with breaks built in so you don't get tired. The researchers will record how your head and neck move, track your eye movements, and ask you questions about which control methods work best for you and how satisfied you are with the device.
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