This is a dual neural shunt technology that helps the body restore the sense of touch and movement.
Doctors and researchers developed this bydouble neural pass that forms an electronic bridge. This, in turn, allows information to flow between the body and the brain, allowing the individual to restore movement.
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For this, it was necessary to carry out open brain surgery that lasted 15 hours and was performed on March 9 at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH). The results they announce now are released after a patient’s progress for four months.
Chad Bouton, professor in the Institute for Bioelectronic Medicine at the Feinstein Institutes, vice president of advanced engineering at Northwell Health, developer of the technology and principal investigator of the clinical trial, said: “This is the first time that the brain, body and spinal cord have been electronically linked in a paralyzed human to restore lasting movement and sensation.“.
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Basically, it works through two ports that protrude from the person’s head, these are connected to the computer that, through AI, reads, interprets and translates thoughts into action, through double neural derivation.
It turns out to be a thought-driven therapy that, with the help of technology, aims to help people with paralysis so that they have a fuller and more independent life.
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Now, Thomas is optimistic about the treatment and hopes that it can help not only him but more patients. “There was a time when he didn’t know if he was going to live, or if he wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming,” he said.
“All I want to do is help others. It’s always been what I’m best at. If this can help someone, even more than it has helped me at some point, it’s worth it,” she added.
