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A Review of the Clinical Application of Endovascular Electrodes and Its Future Prospects
- 1 School of Physics, Xidian University, Xi’an, 710126, China
- 2 School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation BUAA, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- 3 Department of Automation, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 072003, China
- 4 School of Integrated Circuits, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116100, China
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Brain-computer interface (BCI) has been used to treat neurological diseases. Traditional BCI technologies are usually invasive and may damage neural tissue during implantation. However, endovascular electrodes (EE) are a promising solution to the above problem. They represent a minimally invasive neural technique that can reduce the risks associated with surgery and its complications. In this review, we summarized the research progress on EE technology in animal models and human clinical trials. In addition, we reviewed the development of devices that can enhance EE applications, focusing on the representative product StentrodeTM. Finally, we discussed the prospects of EE technology based on current experimental results. Early animal experiments have demonstrated the safety and viability of EE, while recent human trials have shown its potential in treating diseases such as paralysis. Besides, with the development of technology, EE may be applied in a broader range of areas. In conclusion, existing studies indicate that EE can overcome the limitations of traditional BCIs and suggest a wider use of EE in the future.
Keywords
brain computer interface (BCI), endovascular electrodes (EE), paralysis, neural disease, minimally invasive treatment, StentrodeTM
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Zhang,Z.;Zhang,R.;Chen,Z.;Meng,J. (2025). A Review of the Clinical Application of Endovascular Electrodes and Its Future Prospects. Applied and Computational Engineering,132,27-35.
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