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ArticleNeurorehabilitation and neural repair2022

Methodological Recommendations for Studies on the Daily Life Implementation of Implantable Communication-Brain-Computer Interfaces for Individuals With Locked-in Syndrome.

Mariska J Vansteensel, Mariana P Branco, Sacha Leinders, Zac F Freudenburg, Anouck Schippers, Simon H Geukes, Michael A Gaytant, Peter H Gosselaar, Erik J Aarnoutse, Nick F Ramsey

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Article in Neurorehabilitation and neural repair, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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15citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

15 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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  9. [An emerging discipline: brain-computer interfaces medicine].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2024
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  10. [Ethical considerations for medical applications of implantable brain-computer interfaces].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mariska J VansteenselUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-9252-5116
Mariana P BrancoUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7316-8846
Sacha LeindersUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-1919-6245
Zac F FreudenburgUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Anouck SchippersUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Simon H GeukesUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-5193-790X
Michael A GaytantDepartment of Pulmonary Diseases/Home Mechanical Ventilation, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Peter H GosselaarUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Erik J AarnoutseUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Nick F RamseyUMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7136-259X
University Medical Center Utrecht · NL

Funding

Investigation of the Cortical Communication (CORTICOM) SystemUH3NS114439 · NINDS · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI CRONE, NATHAN E, RAMSEY, NICOLAS FRANCISCUS · 2020 to 2025
$6.6M
Brain-Computer Interface Implant for Severe Communication DisabilityU01DC016686 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER UTRECHT · PI CRONE, NATHAN E, RAMSEY, NICOLAS FRANCISCUS · 2018 to 2021
$2.5M
NIDCD NIH HHS U01 DC016686NINDS NIH HHS UH3 NS114439
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) promise to be a viable means to restore communication in individuals with locked-in syndrome (LIS). In 2016, we presented the world-first fully implantable BCI system that uses subdural electrocorticography electrodes to record brain signals and a subcutaneous amplifier to transmit the signals to the outside world, and that enabled an individual with LIS to communicate via a tablet computer by selecting icons in spelling software. For future clinical implementation of implantable communication-BCIs, however, much work is still needed, for example, to validate these systems in daily life settings with more participants, and to improve the speed of communication. We believe the design and execution of future studies on these and other topics may benefit from the experience we have gained. Therefore, based on relevant literature and our own experiences, we here provide an overview of procedures, as well as recommendations, for recruitment, screening, inclusion, imaging, hospital admission, implantation, training, and support of participants with LIS, for studies on daily life implementation of implantable communication-BCIs. With this article, we not only aim to inform the BCI community about important topics of concern, but also hope to contribute to improved methodological standardization of implantable BCI research.

Indexed as

Brain-Computer InterfacesLocked-In SyndromeBrainCommunicationElectroencephalographyHumansamyotrophic lateral sclerosisbrain–computer interfaceselectrodeshome environmentimplantedmethodsreference standard

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PMID36124975
PMCPMC11986352
OpenAlexW4296785495

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