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Brain-Computer Interface Pioneer Prepares for Crucial Trial

3/5/2026

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Rodney Gorham, a 65-year-old with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has used Synchron's brain-computer interface for five years.
His experience has helped refine the technology, including the Stentrode, which collects neural signals from the brain.
Synchron is preparing for a pivotal trial to gain regulatory approval.
Assessing the effectiveness of brain-computer interfaces is complex because they rely on decoding algorithms to interpret brain activity, unlike traditional medical devices.

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Rodney Gorham, a 65-year-old with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has used Synchron's brain-computer interface for five years.
His experience has helped refine the technology, including the Stentrode, which collects neural signals from the brain.
Synchron is preparing for a pivotal trial to gain regulatory approval.
Assessing the effectiveness of brain-computer interfaces is complex because they rely on decoding algorithms to interpret brain activity, unlike traditional medical devices.