BCI Technology for Stroke Rehabilitation
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research is to determine if functional muscle stimulation, directed by electroencephalogram (EEG) output, can increase the extent of stroke recovery on behavioral measures and induce brain plasticity as measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Participants will include stroke patients with upper-limb hemiparesis and can expect to be on study for approximately 4 months.
Research Team
Vivek Prabhakaran, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for stroke patients with mild to severe weakness in one arm, who can consent for themselves, and were right-handed before the stroke. They should have had their first stroke within the last year and not be receiving other arm therapies or have pre-existing conditions affecting their arms.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo either active or passive FES intervention, including EEG guided muscle stimulation, behavioral assessments, fMRI, and FES treatment
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Functional Electric Stimulation (FES)
- Stroke Rehabilitation Using Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Collaborator