EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface Project for Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Launched by DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · Jul 16, 2008

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ClinConnect Summary

This study design requires that the individual live in the Philadelphia region. Please contact the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health and State University of New York at Albany directly if you reside outside of this area.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Medical Subjects:
• • Be able to give consent themselves or via a legally authorized representative.
• • Diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease and have limited ability to communicate.
• • Be able to see visual cues such as targets or letters presented on the screen, and/or ability to hear auditory cues such as tones or words presented through speakers or earphones.
• • Be able to understand and remember instructions concerning participation.
• Healthy control subjects:
• • Be able to consent to give consent themselves or via a legally authorized representative.
• • Be able to see visual cues such as targets or letters presented on the screen, and/or ability to hear auditory cues such as tones or words presented through speakers or earphones.
• • Be able to understand and remember instructions concerning participation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals with cognitive impairments that would impact their ability to follow the instructions