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Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) #567 - A Clinical Demonstration of EEG Brain-computer Interface for ALS Patients
In Brief
An observational study evaluating BCI Device for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
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 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The project will test four well-supported hypotheses: (1) that people with ALS who find (or will soon find) conventional assistive technology inadequate can and will use a BCI system for important purposes in their daily lives without close technical oversight, 2) they will continue and even increase this use throughout the period of the study, (3) that BCI use will improve their lives, and 4) BCI will improve the lives of their families and caregivers.
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Interventions
A Brain Computer interface or BCI records brain signals and analyzes them to derive device commands. BCIs give their users communication and control channels that do not depend on peripheral nerves and muscles.