Information on getting involved with Brain-Computer Interface Research

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Last summer (2019) I had the opportunity to attend United Spinal"s Roll on Capitol Hill for the first time. While there, I met Dr. Boninger who works on research at the University Of Pittsburgh. He let me know the type of research he was involved with, and my initial reaction was a bit unsure. He invited me to Pittsburgh to sit down and talk with their current participant, Nathan to ask some questions about his experience. I brought my camera along because I knew this could be interesting and educational. I also sat down with Dr. Boninger to ask a few questions as well. I had a lot more footage, but I know most people would be bored with an hour of questions and answers.

They are currently recruiting a new participant to help further this research. You must have quadriplegia, which means limited or no mobility in hands due to cervical Spinal Cord Injury, or brainstem or spinal stroke between the ages if 22-70. You can learn more about this particular study by looking up "NCT01894802" at clinicaltrials.gov. There is compensation available, and you don't necessarily need to be from the Pittsburgh area. For more direct information, you can reach out to me via message OR call 412-383-1355 and say you saw this video and would like to learn more. Asking questions, is not making a commitment!

The goal of this research study is to investigate the safe and effective use of multiple arrays for long-term recording of brain activity and sensory feedback as part of a brain-computer interface (BCI). A assistive technologies that can help people complete activities of daily living. They have received FDA approval to conduct a research study to surgically implant multiple sensors on the brain for a duration of up to 5 years under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE). Study physicians will monitor health regularly. The device may be implanted for 5 years in order to evaluate its effectiveness and safety. This study will involve two surgeries - one to implant, then a second to remove the research devices. Testing may be conducted multiple days per week. Information learned will support the development of a fully implantable neurally controlled system with movement and sensory capabilities.

I make mention of a Ted Talk that Dr. Boninger did that helped me to understand that he does understand the issues of things that could give false hope to individuals who are newly injured. So, if you would like to watch that Ted Talk about that you can view that here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXj5o-qhyWM

Other videos that you can watch to learn more about how far they have come with this research can be watched here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1bO-29FhMU

and here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEZ2KBoDyM8

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