This Project Grant award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), under the Biomedical Research and Research Training program (CFDA 93.859), aims to develop a brain-computer interface (BCI)-mediated neurofeedback system augmented with virtual reality (VR) to enhance upper extremity rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy. The $350,000 award, effective July 9, 2025 through June 30, 2028, will fund the research team at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to create an engaging, multisensory VR environment that integrates the BCI system to strengthen sensorimotor pathways and improve motor learning in the target population. The project builds on the team's prior work developing a BCI system for ankle rehabilitation and will adapt it for upper limb training, incorporating elements of an effective therapy called Hand and Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT). Through a series of VR camps, the researchers will evaluate the effects of the BCI-VR system on the upper limb function of children with cerebral palsy.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $350.0k | 7/9/25 |