Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Sensorimotor Training in Participants With Tetraplegia: A Proof-of-Concept Study

@article{Vukovi2015HybridBI,
  title={Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Sensorimotor Training in Participants With Tetraplegia: A Proof-of-Concept Study},
  author={Aleksandra Vu{\vc}kovi{\'c} and Leslie Wallace and David B. Allan},
  journal={Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy},
  year={2015},
  volume={39},
  pages={3–14}
}
Background and Purpose: Impaired hand function decreases quality of life in persons with tetraplegia. We tested functional electrical stimulation (FES) controlled by a hybrid brain-computer interface (BCI) for improving hand function in participants with tetraplegia. Methods: Two participants with subacute tetraplegia (participant 1: C5 Brown-Sequard syndrome, participant 2: complete C5 lesion) took part in this proof-of-concept study. The goal was to determine whether the BCI system could… 
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