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# Guidance on IDEs for Neurological Devices
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/guidance-on-ides-for-neurological-devices/
- Published: 2016-11-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T21:45:44.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5137271

*Federal Register* Notice: FDA has made available a guidance on “Clinical Considerations for Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) for Neurological Devices Targeting Disease Progression and Clinical Outcomes.” The document is intended to assist sponsors who intend to submit an IDE to conduct clinical trials on medical devices targeting neurological disease progression and clinically meaningful patient-centered outcomes. To view the guidance, click [here](http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM489111.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com). To view the notice, click [here](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-11-07/pdf/2016-26783.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).