Clinical Trials – Page 8

Setback Deals Blow to Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Patient, but He Stays Upbeat

Elon Musk’s first human experiment with a computerized brain device developed significant flaws, but the subject, who is paralyzed, has few regrets.

By Christina Jewett

The treatment is for patients with small cell lung cancer, which afflicts about 35,000 people in the U.S. a year.

By Gina Kolata

Results of a large clinical trial found the treatment did not work any better than a placebo.

By Pam Belluck

Leaders of the treatment’s manufacturer, Amylyx, said they would announce their plans for it within eight weeks.

By Pam Belluck