BoMI for Muscle Control

About this trial

This is a study enrolling individuals with cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries to test a technology (body-machine interface; BoMI) that detects muscle activity and translates it into control signals for assistive devices and computer systems. The study focus is on the recovery of muscle control by combining motion and muscle activity signals in the operation of the BoMI. Surface EMG (electromyography) signals derived from multiple muscles in the upper body (e.g. deltoid, pectoralis, trapezius, triceps, etc.) will be integrated with motion signals to generate control signals for external devices. The study targets specific muscles used during the practice of games and other functional tasks. If selected for the trial, participants will wear sensors, interact with the assistive device, and complete movement tasks mainly targeting arm and hand function. Final testing will be performed after 1 week.