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# Guidance on IDEs for Neurological Devices
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/guidance-on-ides-for-neurological-devices-2/
- Published: 2016-03-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T02:41:27.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5134985

*Federal Register* Notice: FDA is making available a draft guidance entitled *Clinical Considerations for Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) for Neurological Devices Targeting Disease Progression and Clinical Outcomes*. It has been developed to assist sponsors who intend to submit an IDE to FDA to conduct clinical trials on medical devices targeting neurological disease progression and clinically meaningful patient centered outcomes. To download this draft guidance, click [here](http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM489111?ref=fdaweb.com). To view this notice, click [here.](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-03-07/pdf/2016-04947.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com)