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Brain Computer Interfaces (Mu Rhythm Learning)

NCT ID: NCT02011399

Last Updated: 2013-12-13

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Total Enrollment

7 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-02-28

Study Completion Date

2011-06-30

Brief Summary

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Sensorimotor (also know as mu) rhythm based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are a tool for controlling electronic devices using only brain signals.

The Mu rhythm is a naturally occuring wave produced by the brain. This research project will determine how to best train subjects to use the Mu rhythm for computer control.

Detailed Description

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As a method of BCI control, Mu rhythms are difficult to learn and involve extensive training. The investigators want to keep users motivated and determine the best way to provide effective training. Healthy users will be trained to control a computer by wearing an electrode cap that is connected to a computer. They will have their levels of motivation and interest measured while learning to use the Mu rhythm. Two different types of learning programs will be used to determine which is most effective for Mu rhythm training. This method will be used for device control by people with severe physical impairments, who may be able to communicate or carry out other desired tasks using a BCI.

Conditions

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Mobility Impairments

Keywords

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brain computer interfaces mobility impairments

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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Brain Computer Interface for Mu Rhythm

Device: Brain Computer Interface Subjects will wear an EEG (electrode) cap for 1-4 hours (1-2 hours typical) per session and use the brain-computer interface to operate a computer. Subjects will be asked to participate in 4-20 sessions.

Arms: Brain Computer Interface Keyboard

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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The electrode cap used is made by Electro-cap International.

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18 or older.
* Able to read text on a computer screen
* Able to understand and remember instructions concerning participation

Exclusion Criteria

* Unable give informed consent.
* Unable to understand and follow instructions.
* Have abnormal tone or uncontrolled movements in the head-and-neck that would interfere with EEG recordings.
* Known to have photosensitive epilepsy.
* Open head lesions or sores
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Michigan

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jane Huggins, PhD

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Jane E. Huggins, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Michigan

Locations

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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I0001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id