{"id":686,"date":"2019-11-24T17:55:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T17:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stimup.org\/?page_id=686"},"modified":"2025-07-27T22:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T22:32:13","slug":"previous-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stimup.org\/?page_id=686","title":{"rendered":"BCI in SCI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"mce_4\">Bridging Brain &amp; Body for Motor Restoration<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"heading\">\n<h5 class=\"alignwide\">Modern rehabilitation protocols combine various techniques aimed at promoting neuroplasticity across multiple levels of the central nervous system. However, these approaches are rarely mechanistically integrated, limiting their impact.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stimup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-8.40.59\u202fPM.png?resize=1024%2C565&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stimup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-8.40.59\u202fPM.png?resize=1024%2C565&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stimup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-8.40.59\u202fPM.png?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stimup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-8.40.59\u202fPM.png?resize=768%2C424&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stimup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-8.40.59\u202fPM.png?resize=1536%2C847&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stimup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-8.40.59\u202fPM.png?resize=2048%2C1130&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"heading\">\n<h5 class=\"alignwide\">To address this gap, we propose a novel, low-cost, non-invasive neurorehabilitation system that integrates BCI technology, virtual reality (VR)-guided training, and non-invasive spinal cord stimulation. This system enables simultaneous engagement and modulation of neural circuits at cortical, subcortical, and spinal levels, promoting widespread and durable neuroplasticity.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"mce_0\">&nbsp;Ongoing study: Brain-Controlled Spinal Cord Stimulation and Robotic Rehabilitation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qEh282Kdx4Q?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;start=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Current stage:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">1. Human feasibility study completed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">2. Non-invasive prototype validated in healthy volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">3. Pilot work in SCI patients initiated and underway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"mce_0\">&nbsp;Future Steps: Integrated BCI-Controlled SCS &amp; Rehabilitation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stimup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Future-integration.png?resize=573%2C647&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1912\" width=\"573\" height=\"647\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Our results demonstrate that cortically driven SCS can improve sensorimotor function in patients with stroke and in individuals with motor paralysis due to SCI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These improvements often continue even after the completion of therapy, underscoring the critical role of brain-controlled stimulation in long-term recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating multimodal stimulation with life-like, task-specific training in immersive VR environments, our approach delivers repetitive and goal-directed activation of the nervous system, facilitating neuroplasticity and enhancing patient motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking forward, we aim to further enhance our system by integrating robotic-assisted rehabilitation for upper and lower limbs, closed-loop and feed-forward control mechanisms, and a tele-health platform for remote evaluation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these components offer a powerful and scalable strategy to restore neurologic function following stroke, SCI, and other neurological conditions leading to paralysis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"mce_0\">&nbsp;Future Integration with Tele-health Platform &amp; Machine Learning<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>                       <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/COC7qaG5lls?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\" data-block=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Interested in collaborating or sharing insights?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This project builds a clinically grounded framework for <strong>non-invasive brain-controlled spinal stimulation<\/strong>. We\u2019d welcome conversations with like-minded teams (e.g., BCI, neurostimulation, translational neuroengineering).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nBridging Brain &amp; Body for Motor Restoration Modern rehabilitation protocols combine various techniques aimed at promoting neuroplasticity across multiple levels of the central nervous system. However, these approaches are rarely mechanistically integrated, limiting their impact. To address this gap, we&hellip;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stimup.org\/?page_id=686\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;BCI in SCI&rdquo;<\/span>&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/no-intro.php","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"reykjavik-intro":false,"jetpack-portfolio-admin-thumb":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"igor","author_link":"https:\/\/stimup.org\/?author=1"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Bridging Brain &amp; Body for Motor Restoration Modern rehabilitation protocols combine various techniques aimed at promoting neuroplasticity across multiple levels of the central nervous system. 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