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Behavioural Intervention

Sensorimotor Imaging for Brain-Computer Interfaces

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Led By Jennifer L Collinger, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Age 18 or older
Normal or corrected to normal vision
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 4 hours
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Study Summary

This trial will use fMRI to map movement in the motor and somatosensory cortex in people with chronic tetraplegia, in order to help guide brain-computer interface electrode design and placement.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with arm/hand impairment due to spinal cord injury or ALS, who can see normally (with glasses if needed) and have some decreased sensation or hand movement. It's not for pregnant women, those with breathing issues when lying down, metal implants unsafe for MRI, weight over 300 pounds, or electronic implants like pacemakers.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study uses fMRI to map brain activity related to motor and sensory imagery in people with chronic tetraplegia. The goal is to understand how the brain organizes movement after an injury and help design better brain-computer interfaces.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct side effects from the imaging process itself; however, participants may experience discomfort from staying still during the MRI scan or anxiety within the confined space of the scanner.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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My vision is normal or corrected to normal with glasses or contacts.
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I have an arm/hand impairment due to a spinal cord injury or ALS.
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I have reduced feeling or difficulty moving my hands.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 4 hours
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 4 hours for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
Area of peak activity
Location of peak activity
Peak activity

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: fMRI w/ motor or sensory imageryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be asked to imagine movements or sensations while fMRI is used to measure brain activity.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)NIH
1,337 Previous Clinical Trials
648,829 Total Patients Enrolled
Carnegie Mellon UniversityOTHER
76 Previous Clinical Trials
539,915 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterOTHER
70 Previous Clinical Trials
76,235 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the recruitment of participants for this trial currently underway?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this research undertaking, which was originally advertised on August 8th 2019, is actively enrolling patients. It requires the recruitment of 15 individuals at 1 medical facility."

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What is the current sample size of this research study?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov the research program is actively searching for participants; this trial was first advertised on August 8th 2019 and most recently updated on April 12th 2022 with a requirement of 15 volunteers at 1 medical centre."

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~2 spots leftby Dec 2024