Neuralink Clinical Trials: Eligibility and Compensation
Neuralink clinical trials evaluate whether the N1 implant can help people with severe paralysis control computers and other devices using neural signals.
Eligibility basics
Exact criteria depend on the specific study and site. Current research has focused on adults with severe paralysis such as quadriplegia related to spinal cord injury or ALS who meet medical screening requirements, including protocol age/stability rules, visit ability, caregiver considerations where required, and exclusions for conflicting implants or conditions.
Only Neuralink screening can confirm a match.
Compensation: study-related costs, not a salary
Neuralink may cover study-related costs such as travel. That is expense support for participation - not a paycheck or salary. Joining the patient registry is not a paid job.
See also How Much Does Neuralink Cost?.
Patient counts
- Neuralink: January 28, 2026 - 21 Neuralnauts.
- Neura Pod: June 2026 - 27+ publicly identified patient stories.
How to apply
Related pages
- How Much Does Neuralink Cost?
- How Does Neuralink Work?
- When Will Neuralink Be Available to the Public?
- Neuralink FAQ
- Neuralink Patient List
- Clinical Trial Sites
FAQ
Does Neuralink pay people to join trials?
No salary. Study-related costs such as travel may be covered.
Is the registry paid?
No. It is a screening pathway, not employment.
