Clinical Trial

A Phase I Feasibility Study of an Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP) for People With Blindness

Study acronym: ICVP
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of producing artificial vision in persons with blindness. Study participants will have wireless electrical stimulators implanted into the cortical vision processing areas of their brains. The ability of the participants to perceive artificial vision in response to electrical stimulation will be assessed.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2020-11-12; most recent amendment 2026-06-01.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT04634383
Lead Sponsor Illinois Institute of Technology
Collaborators: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Rush University Medical Center, The Chicago Lighthouse, The University of Texas at Dallas, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University
Conditions Ocular Injury, Optic Nerve Diseases, Photoreceptor Degeneration, Blindness,Acquired
Enrollment 5 participants
Start Date 2020-08-20
Primary Completion 2027-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-03