Towards developing brain-computer interfaces for people with Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be a severely disabling condition that leads to various neurological symptoms. A Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) may substitute some lost function; however, there is a lack of BCI research in people with MS. Present BCI designs have also overlooked the unique pathological changes associated with MS and have not considered needs of users within their home environments. To progress this research area effectively and efficiently, we aimed to evaluate user needs and assess the feasibility and user-centric requirements of a BCI for people with MS. We hypothesised that (i) people with MS would be interested in adopting BCI technology and (ii) those with reduced independence would prefer a higher-performing invasive BCI.

Methods

We conducted an

SUBMITTER: Russo JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11918325 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature