Non-invasive BCI-controlled Assistive Devices
About this trial
This trial is enrolling individuals with motor disabilities, including spinal cord injury, stroke, neuromuscular disease, etc., as well as able-bodied participants to evaluate a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI). BCI uses a computer connected to electrodes on the scalp to record brain activity and to control an external device. If included, brain activity will be recorded from the participant's scalp, using surface electrodes, while mentally rehearsing arm or hand movements and the computer will either: 1) trigger electrical stimulation of the muscles appropriate to the intended movements; or 2) control the movement of a bar image on a computer screen. Researchers will measure "movement command accuracy" and changes in nerve signal strength following training.
Included participants
Traumatic
Vertebrae fracture
Traumatic brain injury
Non-traumatic
Ischemia
Brainstem stroke
Spinal cord stroke
What’s involved
Type
Details
- Brain responses will be recorded from the participant's scalp using surface electrodes and the computer will either 1) trigger electrical stimulation of the arm muscles or 2) control the movement of a bar image on the computer screen.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 16 Jun 2021
- Organisation
- University of Texas at Austin
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 16 Jun 2021
- Organisation
- University of Texas at Austin
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more