Status:

COMPLETED

Optimizing BCI-FIT: Brain Computer Interface - Functional Implementation Toolkit

Lead Sponsor:

Oregon Health and Science University

Conditions:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Brainstem Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This project adds to non-invasive BCIs for communication for adults with severe speech and physical impairments due to neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will optimize \& adapt BCI signal acquisi...

Detailed Description

For each specific aim, the development of new assistive technology BCI access methods will be evaluated in one or more experiments using alternating-treatments single-case research design (SCRD) with ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Controls
  • Able to read and communicate in English
  • Capable of participating in study visits lasting 1-3 hours
  • Adequate visuospatial skills to select letters, words, or icons to copy or generate messages
  • Live within a 2-hour drive of OHSU or is willing to travel to OHSU
  • Participants with severe speech and physical impairment:
  • Adults between 18-89 years of age
  • SSPI that may result from a variety of degenerative or neurodevelopmental conditions, including but not limited to: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Rett Syndrome, ALS, brainstem CVA, SCI, and Parkinson-plus disorders (MSA, PSP)
  • Able to read and communicate in English with speech or AAC device
  • Capable of participating in study visits lasting 1-3 hours
  • Adequate visuospatial skills to select letters, words or icons to copy or generate basic messages
  • Life expectancy greater than 6 months
  • Able to give informed consent or assent according to IRB approved policy

Exclusion

  • Participants with severe speech and physical impairment:
  • Unstable medical conditions (fluctuating health status resulting in multiple hospitalizations within a 6 week interval)
  • Unable to tolerate weekly data collection visits
  • Photosensitive seizure disorder
  • Presence of implanted hydrocephalus shunt, cochlear implant or deep brain stimulator
  • High risk of skin breakdown from contact with data acquisition hardware.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 15 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 5 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

55 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04468919

Start Date

July 15 2022

End Date

May 5 2025

Last Update

May 16 2025

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Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239