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Study tests whether ALS patient’s brain signals can control smart-home devices
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by LeAnne Gendreau , KGNS — Sitewide
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
BALTIMORE ( Aging Untold ) — A man diagnosed with ALS more than a decade ago is participating in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Medicine testing a brain-computer interface, or BCI, that allows patients to control smart-home devices using only their brain signals. Tim Evans and his wife, Dee, r...
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Key takeaway Tim Evans and his wife, Dee, received his ALS diagnosis on Valentine’s Day, 2014.
Why this matters in Laredo News
For Laredo residents living with ALS, the prospect of regaining control over their daily lives is a significant one. The clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Medicine, testing a brain-computer interface that allows patients to control smart-home devices, holds promise for local families affected by the disease. As the city's healthcare providers and researchers follow the progress of this technology, they may consider its potential application in local care settings. The fact that the BCI achieved a 90 percent accuracy rate in controlling devices such as lights and televisions could have a profound impact on the quality of life for Laredo residents with ALS, enabling them to maintain independence and autonomy in their own homes. Local support groups and organizations may also take note of this development, exploring ways to provide access to such technology for those who could benefit from it.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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What is this story about? BALTIMORE ( Aging Untold ) — A man diagnosed with ALS more than a decade ago is participating in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Medicine testing a brain-computer interface, or BCI, that allows patients to control smart-home devices using only their brain signals. Tim Evans and his wife, Dee, r...
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