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

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy, Pediatric Stroke, Genetic Condition, Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke)

In brief

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 facts

Study ID

NCT07073378

Run by

University of Calgary

People needed

18

Starts

2025-11-01

Expected to finish

2027-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 5-18 years
• Severe motor impairment including inability to walk and minimal functional hand use, and/or;
• Severe communication impairment
• Ability to follow simple instructions and attend to simple tasks
• Home environment suitable for the program based on clinician and family discussion;
• Informed assent/consent

You may not qualify if…

• Epileptic encephalopathy
• Unstable epilepsy, or
• Brain imaging incompatible with BCI functionality

Where it is running

• Alberta Children's Hospital — Calgary, Alberta, Canada (enrolling)
• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (enrolling)

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