# Neuralink Gets Green Light for Brain Chip Trial in Canada! 🧠

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**Tags:** technology, ai\
**Created:** [November 23, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/neuralink-gets-green-light-for-brain-chip-trial-in-canada/296270 "2024-11-23T18:34:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/neuralink-gets-green-light-for-brain-chip-trial-in-canada/296270/1 "2024-11-23T18:34:13Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Canadian Trial Approval**  
Neuralink has received approval to launch its **first clinical trial in Canada** , testing its brain chip to help paralyzed individuals control devices with their thoughts.

2. **Focus of the Study**  
The trial aims to evaluate the **safety** and **functionality** of the implant for individuals with **quadriplegia** , enabling them to interact with digital devices.

3. **Advanced Surgical Collaboration**  
The procedure will be performed at **Toronto’s University Health Network** , a facility specializing in complex neurosurgical operations.

4. **Previous Success in the US**  
Two patients in the US have already received the implants, with one using it to **play video games** and design **3D objects**.

5. **Potential Impact**  
This trial marks a significant step in **assistive technology** , offering hope for enhanced digital accessibility for people with severe mobility challenges.

**Read more at:** [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/elon-musks-neuralink-receives-canadian-approval-brain-chip-trial-2024-11-21/)