Brain Computer Interface for Communication in ICU: a Feasibility Study

University of Versailles12 enrolled

Overview

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the usability of a system to assist verbal communication based on BCI system using the P300 wave in patients with tetraplegia who can no longer communicate because of severe engine damage (tetraplegia) and respiratory damage requiring invasive mechanical ventilation (intubation or tracheostomy) preventing verbal communication.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Tetraplegia Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted in the ICU * Quadriplegic and requiring mechanical ventilation (tracheostomy) 24/24h Exclusion Criteria: * Acute respiratory failure. * Visual disorder * Cognitive disorder * Illiterate patient * Mother tongue other than french

Locations (1)

Service de reanimation, Hopital Raymond Poincare

Garches, France

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