Utilizing an EEG-Based BCI Game to Evaluate Cognitive Skills in Children With Motor Impairments (NCT07109830)
Utilizing an Electroencephalography-Based Brain-Computer Interface Game to Evaluate Cognitive Skills in Children With Motor Impairments
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This project aims to validate an EEG-based brain-computer interface (BCI) game as a cognitive assessment tool for children with motor impairments. Traditional cognitive assessments often rely on motor responses, which may underestimate the abilities of children with limited mobility. By using BCI technology, which captures brain activity directly, the study seeks to bypass these limitations and offer a more inclusive, engaging, and accurate assessment method. The research consists of three papers: 1. Pilot Study: Tests the feasibility of the BCI game, comparing BCI and keyboard controls, and examines alignment with NEPSY-II cognitive subtests. 2. Validation Study: Investigates the convergent validity of the BCI game in typically developing children by correlating game performance with standardized cognitive test scores. 3. Adaptation Study: Compares game performance between neurotypical children and children with motor impairments to evaluate the game's inclusivity and adaptability. The project utilizes the Emotiv Flex 2 EEG system and focuses on cognitive domains such as attention, working memory, and inhibition. The ultimate goal is to develop a reliable, equitable tool for assessing cognition in children with diverse motor abilities.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
Age range: 7 Years to 16 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Cognitive assessment (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- NEPSY-II (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (780) 920-4861
Email: malsubai@ualberta.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Children With Motor Impairments clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.