NeuWalk, a  new hope for paraplegic patients!

The EU funded research project Neuwalk has results that bring new hope to people with severe spinal cord injuries.

Non-human primates can regain control of their paralised leg as early as six days after spinal cord injury,  thanks to a neuroprosthetic interface that acts as a wireless bridge between the brain and spine, bypassing the injured area.

A feasibility clinical study has begun in Switzerland to test the therapeutic effects of the spine-part of the interface in people with spinal cord injury. .…..more

Contact : Gregoire Courtine
gregoire.courtine@epfl.ch

Leave a Comment

I accept the Privacy Policy

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.