Clinical trials: Brain Computer Interface
Autism Spectrum Disorder
BCI (Brain Computer Interface) Intervention in Autism
This study aims to demonstrate that improvements in identification of social clues (and improvement of overall social behaviour) in subjects with ASD can be achieved using social games together with a BCI setup.
- Trial name
- BCIAUT (NCT02445625)
- Testing
- BCI to train joint attention in ASD
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke
BCI-FES Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
There are over 7 million stroke survivors in the US alone, with approximately 795,000 new cases annually. Despite the best available physiotherapy, 30-60% of stroke survivors remain affected by difficulty walking, with foot…
- Trial name
- NCT04279067
- Testing
- BCI-FES dorsiflexion therapy, Physiotherapy one hour, Physiotherapy two hours
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Microelectrode Brain-Machine Interface for Individuals With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of using two NeuroPort Arrays (electrodes) for long-term recording of brain activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01364480
- Testing
- Implantation of NeuroPort Arrays in the motor cortex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Boninger
Healthy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
P300 Brain Computer Interface Keyboard to Operate Assistive Technology
The purpose of this research is to develop tools enable people who are paralyzed to operate technology and access computers. These tools are called brain computer interfaces (BCIs).
- Conditions
- Healthy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00860951
- Testing
- Brain Computer Interface Keyboard
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Stroke
Treatment of Chronic Stroke With IpsiHand
The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a functioning and clinically feasible method for restoring function to motor-impaired stroke survivors. This ultimate goal will be approached through two different means.
- Trial name
- NCT02552368
- Testing
- IpsiHand Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Hemiparesis, Stroke
A Brain Centered Neuroengineering Approach for Motor Recovery After Stroke: Combined rTMS and BCI Training
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and motor-imagery-based brain computer interface (BCI) training is effective for enhancing…
- Trial name
- NCT02132520
- Testing
- rTMS, BCI Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Healthy Subjects
Mind-body Awareness Training and Brain-computer Interface
Mind-Body Awareness Training (MBAT), in the forms of various yoga and meditative practices, has become increasingly prevalent due to an increase in awareness of the potential health benefits, and improvements in concentration…
- Trial name
- NCT03221374
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 231 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carnegie Mellon University
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Fully Remote Use of IpsiHand Device in Hemiparetic Stroke
BCI-REHAB was a randomized clinical trial comparing an at-home brain-computer interface therapy system versus an at-home exercise program for upper-extremity rehabilitation in the chronic phases of stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke, Brain Computer Interface
- Trial name
- NCT05965713
- Testing
- Neurolutions IpsiHand Upper Extremity Rehabilitation System, Home Exercise rehabilitation regimen Program (HEP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Neurolutions, Inc.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
A Clinical Demonstration of EEG Brain-computer Interface for ALS Patients
The goal of this VA demonstration project is to show that the Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is a clinically practical and important new communication and control option that can improve the lives of veterans with…
- Trial name
- ALS (NCT00786032)
- Testing
- BCI Device
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Locked-In Syndrome
First Study With a Brain Implant to Help Locked-in Patients Communicate at Home
In this study a new means of communication for people with locked-in syndrome will be tested. The investigators will record brain signals directly from the surface of the brain by means of a completely implantable system.
- Trial name
- UNP (NCT02224469)
- Testing
- ECoG (electrocorticography) sensing
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Functional Neuroimaging
Sensorimotor Imaging for Brain-Computer Interfaces
The investigators will use fMRI to map movement activity in motor and somatosensory cortex using enriched imagery in people with chronic tetraplegia.
- Trial name
- NCT04723823
- Testing
- Motor or sensory imagery with fMRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Tetraplegia
Providing Brain Control of Extracorporeal Devices to Patients With Quadriplegia
This research study is being done to develop a brain controlled medical device, called a brain-machine interface or BMI, that will provide people with a spinal cord injury some ability to control an external device such as a…
- Trial name
- NCT01849822
- Testing
- Neural Prosthetic System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Richard A. Andersen, PhD
Stroke
Ipsihand Device Use in Stroke Patients to Assess Functional Motor Outcomes
This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Neurolutions Upper Extremity Rehabilitation System, known as IpsiHand, on improving functional motor control for post-stroke patients with hemiparesis.
- Trial name
- NCT04338971
- Testing
- IpsiHand Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Neurolutions, Inc.
Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration
BCI and Evaluation of Visual and Task Performance in Subjects With Eye Diseases
The purpose of this research study is to better understand the impact of visual impairment caused by different eye diseases on the ability to perform daily activities and compare it to that in patients without eye diseases.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Suspect, Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT03318549
- Testing
- Visual Performance tests, Brain-computer interface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
Restoring High Dimensional Hand Function to Persons With Chronic High Tetraplegia
This study is for people who have a paralyzed arm and hand from a spinal cord injury, who have also received a recording electrode array in the brain as part of the BrainGate study.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia, Quadriplegia
- Trial name
- NCT03482310
- Testing
- Using the Neuroport cortical recording array to determine the desired grasp pattern for a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
An In-home Study of Brain Computer Interfaces
The investigators are developing a tool to help people who are severely paralyzed. This tool is called a brain-computer interface (BCI). BCIs can connect to computers or other electronic devices.
- Trial name
- NCT01123200
- Testing
- Brain Computer Interface for Wheelchair Tilt Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A P300 Brain Computer Interface Keyboard to Control Assistive Technology For Use by People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) will use a P300 based brain computer interface (BCI) keyboard to type in assistive technology devices.
- Trial name
- NCT01119001
- Testing
- P300 Brain Computer Interface Keyboard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Stroke
Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Motor Imagery-based Robotic Arm Training for Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability. Current treatments for functional loss of the upper extremity post-stroke remain limited in efficacy, particularly for those with moderate to severe impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT01897025
- Testing
- real-tDCS with MI-BCI
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Healthy
Sensorimotor Rhythm Brain-Computer Interface Switch to Operate Assistive Technology
The purpose of this research is to develop tools to help people who are paralyzed. These tools are called brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). BCIs would allow a person to use brain signals to operate technology.
- Trial name
- NCT01117727
- Testing
- Brain Computer Interface Switch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan