In July 2006, BrainsGate initiated ImPACT-1: a pilot clinical study to assess the safety and efficacy of SPG stimulation for treatment of acute ischemic stroke in a 24 hour window from stroke onset. ImPACT-1 completed its recruitment in late 2008, haveing enrolled 98 patients. Interim reports from ImPACT-1 were published in several conferences during 2008 (see publications), and the final report is currently being prepared for publication.

Following the promising results of ImpACT-1, BriansGate has launched ImpACT-24: a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study to assess the safety and efficacy of SPG stimulation in a 24 hour window from symptom onset. ImpACT-24 is a multi-national trial with centers in America, Europe and Asia, and is currently enrolling patients.

For more information about ImpACT-24 or if you want to join the study please contact us.