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Brain Interchange

by CorTecDE

Restore motor control in stroke patients by combining neural decoding with stimulation to enable neuroplastic recovery.

PilotStage 3 of 5

Three patients in UW trial; motor recovery and Pong control demonstrated. FDA Breakthrough.

Updated 31 Aug 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Multi-site pivotal trial initiation
  1. First implant in University of Washington trial2025Complete.
  2. Three patients implanted in NIH-funded trialJun 2026Complete.
  3. FDA Breakthrough for stroke recovery8 Apr 2026Complete.
  4. FDA Breakthrough for communication in quadriplegia31 Aug 2026Complete.
  5. Patient demonstrates Pong with neural control29 Apr 2026Complete.
  6. Multi-site pivotal trial initiationTarget 2027Not yet reached.

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