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Hybrid Brain Computer Interface for Control of Sensory - Motor Coupling in Post - Stroke Rehabilitation

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Stroke
Interventions
Device: BCI feasibility test
Registration Number
NCT05152108
Lead Sponsor
University of Belgrade
Brief Summary

HYBIS project aims to develop an innovative and unique hybrid Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) system. This BCI system is envisioned as a novel tool for targeted reinforcement of sensory motor coupling, specifically dedicated for upper-limb post-stroke rehabilitation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • age over 18 years old at the time of enrolment
  • history of cerebrovascular insult verified by computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging;
  • stoke occurred not more than 6 months prior to study enrolment;
  • subject need to be medically and neurologically stable determined by medical history and documented neurological examination;
  • ability to understand, communicate and cooperate with the research team;
  • ability to sit for at least 45 minutes and the ability to adhere to the study rehabilitation protocol.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • any neurologic condition (beyond the stroke) or physical condition that impaired function of the affected arm
  • a substantial cardiopulmonary or metabolic disorder or other major medical complication;
  • history of seizures;
  • moderate to severe hemispatial neglect or anosognosia involving the affected arm;
  • severe sensory deficit;
  • inability to understand, cooperate, and adhere to the study procedures;
  • severe spasticity defined as Ashworth scale score of 4 in the affected arm;
  • contraindication to stimulation system placement;
  • nursing a child;
  • pregnancy.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Stroke patientsBCI feasibility testExperimental group of stroke survivors for testing the feasibility of a BCI system
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Electrotactile BCI system accuracywithin 30 minutes after experimental session

Electrotactile BCI system accuracy is a measure of feasibility of the prototype device. Accuracy \[0 -100 %\] of classification of user's mental strategy (tactile attention task towards one of the two electrical stimulation hotspots), where higher values of accuracy are related to better system control.

Motor Imagery BCI system accuracywithin 30 minutes after experimental session

Motor Imagery BCI system accuracy is a measure of feasibility of the prototype device.

Accuracy \[0 - 100 %\] of classification between rest and imaginary movement in a cue-based manner, , where higher values of accuracy are related to better system control.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Fugl Meyer sensory score for upper extremityimmediately after experimental session

Fugl Meyer sensory score for upper extremity assesses the degree of sensory impairment in the upper arm. Sensation score ranges from 0 to 12 points, divided into 4 points for light touch and 12 points for position sense. Individual items pertaining to the light touch sensation of the upper arm/ forearm and palmary surface of the hand and to the position of the shoulder/ elbow/ wrist/ thumb (IP-joint) are scored on a 3-point ordinal scale and summed for a maximum possible score of 12. The higher score is considered to represent a less sensory deficit of the subject

NASA-TLXwithin 30 minutes after experimental session

NASA Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) method assesses workload on six scales for different aspects: mental demand, physical demand, temporal demand, performance, effort, and frustration on a 21-point scale. A higher rating represents higher workload.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Clinic for rehabilitation dr Miroslav Zotovic Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade

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Belgrade, Serbia

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