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

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Brain computer interface: 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 summary

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?

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Canadian Occupational Performance Measure — Baseline and end of treatment at 6 months
  The primary effectiveness outcome is achievement of child and family-identified participation-based goals, as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Participants/families will set 3-5 goals, and then score the Importance, Performance, and Satisfaction with each goal on a 1-10 scale.
• Implementation Reach — through study completion, an average of 2 years
  The primary implementation outcome is the proportion of children recruited from equity-deserving groups. A baseline survey will capture comprehensive demographics.

Trial sites (2)

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