Brain-computer interface for hand and arm recovery after stroke
Who it’s for: Survivors of stroke
What it involves: Test a new method
Location: In-person VIC
Summary
Researchers from The University of Melbourne are exploring a new way of helping people recover movement in their arm after a stroke.
They are testing a technology called a brain-computer interface. This records brain signals while you imagine or try to move your arm, and then provides feedback to support recovery.
By using this approach, they hope to improve how well people regain arm movement and learn more about how the brain recovers after stroke.
Eligibility
- People who have had a stroke within the past 6 months, and have difficulty using their arm or hand as a result.
Activity
- 4 upper limb rehabilitation sessions with arm exercises using both physical practice and mental practice (imagining movements).
- In all sessions, brain-computer interface technology will be used, with sensors placed on the head to record brain activity.
- There are also some questionnaires and simple arm function tests to complete.
- Each session will last about 90 minutes, with breaks.
- All sessions will take place in the Biomedical Engineering building (building 261) at The University of Melbourne, 203 Bouverie St, Carlton, VIC 3053.
Documents
Participant information sheet [PDF 257 KB]
Contact
Kadir Ergene
PhD Candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Melbourne
Email: kergene@student.unimelb.edu.au