This pilot study is enrolling 3 individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of a brain-computer interface (BCI) system on arm and hand function. BCI is a technique using a computer and connected electrodes on the scalp or implanted next to the brain to record brain activity and also to control an external device. Two participants will receive the intervention using scalp electrodes. The third participant receiving the intervention using the implanted electrodes is no longer being recruited. In this study, motor intention signals are decoded to control epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS). SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo a one-time surgery to implant SCS leads temporarily, and will participate in therapist-guided upper limb task training for up to 2 months. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 2 months.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Two participants will undergo a one-time surgery to implant spinal cord stimulation (SCS) leads temporarily. They will then use a brain-computer interface (BCI) system to control the stimulation while engaging in therapist-guided upper limb task training for up to 2 months. - SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. - BCI is a technique using a computer and connected electrodes on the scalp to record brain activity and also to control an external device. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 2 months.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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