Status:
COMPLETED
EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface Project for Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Lead Sponsor:
Drexel University College of Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
MDA/ALS Center of Hope
Conditions:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Neurodegenerative Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief Summary
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular condition characterized by weakness, muscle wasting, fasciculations and increased reflexes. Depending on the site of onset, individua...
Detailed Description
This study design requires that the individual live in the Philadelphia region. Please contact the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health and State University of New York at Alban...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Medical Subjects:
- Be able to give consent themselves or via a legally authorized representative.
- Diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease and have limited ability to communicate.
- Be able to see visual cues such as targets or letters presented on the screen, and/or ability to hear auditory cues such as tones or words presented through speakers or earphones.
- Be able to understand and remember instructions concerning participation.
- Healthy control subjects:
- Be able to consent to give consent themselves or via a legally authorized representative.
- Be able to see visual cues such as targets or letters presented on the screen, and/or ability to hear auditory cues such as tones or words presented through speakers or earphones.
- Be able to understand and remember instructions concerning participation.
Exclusion
- Individuals with cognitive impairments that would impact their ability to follow the instructions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
102 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00718458
Start Date
August 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2016
Last Update
March 30 2017
Active Locations (1)
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MDA/ALS Center of Hope
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107