Onward is at the forefront of developing innovative therapies aimed at restoring movement and function for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Their flagship investigational therapy, ARC Therapy™, utilizes targeted spinal cord stimulation to enhance mobility and independence. The company has made significant strides in this area, evidenced by their external ARC EX® System, which non-invasively delivers ARC EX Therapy, and their implantable ARC IM® and ARC BCI™ Systems, designed for minimally invasive applications. These technologies have received multiple FDA Breakthrough Device Designation awards, underscoring their potential to improve various functions, including upper and lower limb movement, bladder control, and blood pressure regulation.

In addition to their core therapies, Onward is actively engaged in clinical trials to validate the safety and effectiveness of their systems. The Up-LIFT pivotal trial, which focused on improving upper limb mobility in individuals with chronic incomplete tetraplegia, demonstrated promising results, with a significant percentage of participants reporting enhanced strength and quality of life. Furthermore, Onward is exploring the integration of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) with their therapies, aiming to restore thought-driven movement capabilities. This innovative approach reflects Onward's commitment to advancing SCI treatment and improving the everyday lives of those affected by these injuries.

Netherlands

ONWARD Medical is a medical technology company creating innovative therapies to restore movement, function, and independence in people with spinal cord injuries. ONWARD Medical’s work builds on more than a decade of basic science and preclinical research conducted at the world’s leading neuroscience laboratories. ARC Therapy, which can be delivered by implantable (ARC-IM) or external (ARC-EX) systems, is designed to deliver targeted, programmed spinal cord stimulation to restore movement and other functions in people with spinal cord injury, ultimately improving their quality of life.

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