BCI@Home: Brain Computer Interface Solutions to Enable Youth Living With Severe Disabilities

Sponsor
University of Calgary
Study ID
NCT07073378
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke)
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Genetic Condition
  • Pediatric Stroke

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
5 Years - 18 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Brain computer interface — DEVICE
    Families will first complete an in-person visit to review available activities, set their first goals, and learn to use BCI independently. A BCI "kit" will be given to each family, with a headset and the equipment and software required to pursue their identified goals. Following this, families will participate in 12 virtual sessions over 3-6 months. Scheduling will be flexible to accommodate complex family needs. Daily online support will be provided via a messaging application. Participants who choose to continue using BCI beyond 12 sessions will be provided kits and supported.

Study Details

The goal of this trial is to evaluate use of brain computer interfaces (BCI) at home for children with severe severe physical disabilities. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can a home BCI program enable children with disabilities to achieve personalized life participation goals? 2. Can a home BCI program promote implementation reach?

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 18, 2025
Start date
Nov 1, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2027
Completion
Aug 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
18 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: BCI at home
    Home BCI use. Families will first complete an in-person visit to review available activities, set their first goals, and learn to use BCI independently. A BCI "kit" will be given to each family, with a headset and the equipment and software required to pursue their identified goals. Following this, families will participate in 12 virtual sessions over 3-6 months. Scheduling will be flexible to accommodate complex family needs. Daily online support will be provided via a messaging application. Participants who choose to continue using BCI beyond 12 sessions will be provided kits and supported.

Primary Outcome Measure

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure [ Time Frame: Baseline and end of treatment at 6 months ]

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