Carrying a lot of hope and attracting the financial support of many local playyers, NeuroControl Corporation had been workingon developing and bringing to use condition, implantable electrical stimulation systems that restore function to paralyzed muscles and limbs. The company grew out of more than 20 years of research at CWRU, MetroHealth Medical Center and the Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center on using low-level electrical stimulation to restore movement or strengthen weakened muscles. Hospitals purchase these products for use in their treatment programs. NeuroControl Corporation has substantial clinical experience and proprietary technology arising from partnerships with leading research programs around the world. But in late 2007, those involved had to admit defeat when the product failed to gain market traction. Interestingly, many of the original players involved wnet on the firm with similar technology underpinnings but better able to target receptive markets.
