The
paper
reports
the
results
of
BCI-controlled
exoskeleton
trials
for
88
children
and
adolescents
diagnosed
with
cerebral
palsy
having
unilateral
paresis
or
hemiplegia.
Significant
improvement
motor
function
according
to
ARAT
Fugl-Meyer,
Jebsen-Taylor,
Box
Blocks
test
were
observed,
as
well
increase
in
muscle
force
MRCSS.
BCI
performance
indices
show
that
patients
capable
controlling
accuracy
comparable
post-stroke
patients.
Further
analysis
indicates
higher
gain
clinical
scales
is
associated
F-scores
paretic
hand
lower
intact
movement
imagery
classification.
Annals of Internal Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
In
July
2024,
the
U.S.
Department
of
Veterans
Affairs
(VA)
and
Defense
(DOD)
released
a
joint
update
their
2019
clinical
practice
guideline
(CPG)
for
management
stroke
rehabilitation.
This
synopsis
is
condensed
version
2024
CPG,
highlighting
key
aspects
development
process
describing
major
recommendations.
The
VA/DOD
Evidence-Based
Practice
Work
Group
convened
work
group
(WG)
that
included
stakeholders
conformed
to
Institute
Medicine's
tenets
trustworthy
CPGs.
WG
conducted
patient
focus
group,
developed
questions,
systematically
searched
evaluated
literature
(English-language
publications
from
1
2018
2
May
2023).
GRADE
(Grading
Recommendations
Assessment,
Development
Evaluation)
system
was
used
evaluate
evidence.
47
recommendations
along
with
algorithms
rehabilitation
in
inpatient
outpatient
settings.
Stakeholders
outside
reviewed
CPG
before
approval
by
Group.
summarizes
where
evidence
strongest
support
guidelines
crucial
areas
relevant
primary
care
physicians:
transition
community
(case
management,
psychosocial
or
behavioral
interventions);
motor
therapy
(task-specific
practice,
mirror
therapy,
rhythmic
auditory
stimulation,
electrical
botulinum
toxin
spasticity);
dysphagia,
aphasia,
cognition
(chin
tuck
against
resistance,
respiratory
muscle
strength
training);
mental
health
(selective
serotonin
reuptake
inhibitor
use,
psychotherapy,
mindfulness-based
therapies
treatment
but
not
prevention
depression).
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Background
Stroke
is
a
major
global
health
challenge
that
significantly
influences
public
health.
In
stroke
rehabilitation,
brain–computer
interfaces
(BCI)
offer
distinct
advantages
over
traditional
training
programs,
including
improved
motor
recovery
and
greater
neuroplasticity.
Here,
we
provide
first
re-evaluation
of
systematic
reviews
meta-analyses
to
further
explore
the
safety
clinical
efficacy
BCI
in
rehabilitation.
Methods
A
standardized
search
was
conducted
databases
up
October
2024.
We
assessed
quality
literature
based
on
following
aspects:
AMSTAR-2,
PRISMA,
publication
year,
study
design,
homogeneity,
bias.
The
data
were
subsequently
visualized
as
radar
plots,
enabling
comprehensive
rigorous
evaluation
literature.
Results
initially
identified
908
articles
and,
after
removing
duplicates,
screened
titles
abstracts
407
articles.
total
18
studies
satisfied
inclusion
criteria
included.
showed
concerning
moderate,
which
can
relatively
good
evidence.
Conclusion
It
has
been
proven
BCI-combined
treatment
improve
upper
limb
function
daily
life
for
patients,
especially
those
subacute
phase,
demonstrating
safety.
However,
its
effects
improving
speech
function,
lower
long-term
outcomes
require
Multicenter,
follow-up
are
needed
increase
reliability
results.
Clinical
Trial
Registration
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024562114
,
CRD42023407720.
Brain Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(1), С. 56 - 56
Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2022
Brain–computer
interfaces
(BCIs)
are
becoming
more
popular
in
the
neurological
rehabilitation
field,
and
sensorimotor
rhythm
(SMR)
is
a
type
of
brain
oscillation
that
can
be
captured
analyzed
BCIs.
Previous
reviews
have
testified
to
efficacy
BCIs,
but
seldom
they
discussed
motor
task
adopted
BCIs
experiments
detail,
as
well
whether
feedback
suitable
for
them.
We
focused
on
tasks
SMR-based
corresponding
feedback,
searched
articles
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
library,
Web
Science,
Scopus
found
442
articles.
After
series
screenings,
15
randomized
controlled
studies
were
eligible
analysis.
imagery
(MI)
or
attempt
(MA)
common
experimental
paradigms
EEG-based
trials.
Imagining/attempting
grasp
extend
fingers
most
common,
there
multi-joint
movements,
including
wrist,
elbow,
shoulder.
There
various
types
MI
MA
hand
grasping
extension.
Proprioception
was
used
frequently
variety
forms.
Orthosis,
robot,
exoskeleton,
functional
electrical
stimulation
assist
paretic
limb
movement,
visual
primary
combined
However,
during
recovery
process,
many
bottleneck
problems
recovery,
such
flaccid
paralysis
opening
fingers.
In
practice,
we
should
mainly
focus
patients’
difficulties,
design
one
patients,
with
assistance
FES,
other
help
them
complete
grasp,
finger
extension,
thumb
opposition,
motion.
Future
research
neurophysiological
changes
improvements
further
elaboration
neurophysiology
function.
Annals of Clinical and Experimental Neurology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(4), С. 82 - 88
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2024
Introduction.
Non-invasive
brain–computer
interfaces
(BCIs)
enable
feedback
motor
imagery
[MI]
training
in
neurological
patients
to
support
their
rehabilitation.
Nowadays,
the
use
of
BCIs
based
on
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
for
rehabilitation
is
yet
be
investigated.
Objective:
To
evaluate
potential
fNIRS
BCI
hand
MI
comprehensive
post-stroke
Materials
and
methods.
This
pilot
study
included
clinically
stable
with
mild-to-moderate
paresis.
In
addition
standard
rehabilitation,
underwent
10
nine-minute
sessions.
quality
control,
we
assessed
percentage
time
during
which
classifier
accurately
detected
patient's
mental
state.
We
scored
function
using
Action
Research
Arm
Test
(ARAT)
Fugl-Meyer
Assessment
(FMA).
Results.
The
5
at
1
day
12
months
stroke.
All
participants
completed
study.
achieved
control
rates
higher
than
random
(41–68%).
While
three
demonstrated
significant
improvements
ARAT
scores,
one
them
also
showed
an
improvement
FMA
score.
reported
experiencing
drowsiness
training.
Conclusions.
Post-stroke
can
operate
system
under
investigation.
suggest
adjusting
system,
extending
duration
training,
incorporating
electromyostimulation
enhance
effectiveness.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024
Objective
To
determine
the
efficacy
of
neural
interface-,
including
brain-computer
interface
(BCI),
based
neurorehabilitation
through
conventional
and
individual
patient
data
(IPD)
meta-analysis,
to
assess
clinical
parameters
associated
with
positive
response
interface-based
neurorehabilitation.
Data
Sources
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Cochrane
Library
databases
up
February
2022
were
reviewed.
Study
Selection
Studies
using
interface-controlled
physical
effectors
(FES
and/or
powered
exoskeletons)
reported
Fugl-Meyer
Assessment-upper
extremity
(FMA-UE)
scores
identified.
This
meta-analysis
was
prospectively
registered
on
PROSPERO
(#CRD42022312428).
PRISMA
guidelines
followed.
Extraction
Change
in
FMA-UE
pooled
estimate
mean
effect
size.
Subgroup
analyses
performed
both
study-level
variables
IPD.
Synthesis
Forty-six
studies
containing
617
patients
included.
Twenty-nine
involving
214
score
increased
by
a
5.23
(95%
CI:
3.85
6.61).
Systems
that
used
motor
attempt
resulted
greater
gain
than
imagery,
as
did
training
lasting
>4
versus
≤4
weeks.
On
IPD
analysis,
time-to-improvement
above
MCID
12
weeks
7
not
reached).
At
6
months,
58%
improved
41
70%).
Patients
severe
impairment
(p=0.042)
age
>50
years
(p=0.0022)
correlated
failure
improve
univariate
log-rank
tests.
However,
these
factors
only
borderline
significant
multivariate
Cox
analysis
(HR
0.15,
p
=
0.08
HR
0.47,
0.06,
respectively).
Conclusion
Neural
rehabilitation
though
modest
reductions
post-stroke
should
be
considered
for
wider
applications
stroke
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(5), С. 1591 - 1591
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Background/Objective:
Evaluating
the
upper
limb
function
of
paretic
and
non-paretic
sides
patients
post-stroke
is
important
for
predicting
efficient
use
limbs
in
activities
daily
living.
Although
there
are
evaluation
methods
that
can
quantify
bilateral
function,
they
insufficient
understanding
motor
characteristics
individual
patients.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
quantitatively
evaluate
from
performance
time
cylinder
transfer
task
The
Southampton
Hand
Assessment
Procedure
estimate
status
paralyzed
limb.
Methods:
This
cross-sectional
study
included
88
participants
with
hemiparesis
post-stroke.
Performance
three
phases
total
these
were
measured.
Moreover,
existing
assessments
made.
Results:
side
showed
a
significant
correlation
assessments.
A
regression
model
was
calculated
score
assessment
each
phase.
Conclusions:
new
method
useful
tool
monitoring
recovery
paralysis
It
our
hope
clinicians
will
objective
data
provide
more
effective
rehabilitation
treatment
recovering
stroke.
Neurology neuropsychiatry Psychosomatics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(2), С. 93 - 99
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2025
Brain-computer
interface
(BCI)
technology
is
a
promising
development
for
restoring
motor
functions
of
the
upper
limb
(UL).
The
article
presents
data
randomized
clinical
trials
from
2016
to
2024
years
on
use
BCIs
in
post-stroke
dysfunction
UL,
depending
severity
paresis,
time
starting
and
length
rehabilitation
period,
training
mode
evaluated
indicator.
BCI
stimulates
neuroplasticity,
which
confirmed
by
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
data.
efficacy
UL
function
after
stroke
shown
according
Fugl-Meyer
Assessment
(FMA)
Action
Research
Arm
Test
(ARAT)
patients
with
moderate
severe
paresis.
Data
duration
motor,
cognitive
emotional
improvement
impact
independence
are
only
available
limited
number
studies
require
further
investigation.
Sovremennye tehnologii v medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(1), С. 78 - 78
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024
Brain-computer
interfaces
allow
the
exchange
of
data
between
brain
and
an
external
device,
bypassing
muscular
system.
Clinical
studies
invasive
brain-computer
interface
technologies
have
been
conducted
for
over
20
years.
During
this
time,
there
has
a
continuous
improvement
approaches
to
neuronal
signal
processing
in
order
improve
quality
control
devices.
Currently,
with
intracortical
implants
completely
paralyzed
patients
robotic
limbs
self-service,
use
computer
or
tablet,
type
text,
reproduce
speech
at
optimal
speed.
Studies
regularly
provide
new
fundamental
on
functioning
central
nervous
In
recent
years,
breakthrough
discoveries
achievements
annually
made
sphere.
This
review
analyzes
results
clinical
experiments
implants,
provides
information
stages
technology
development,
its
main
achievements.