Brain activity research
People who have SCI and are between 17-65 are invited to participate in research investigating negative effects of SCI on brain activity and psychological-cognitive function.
A team of researchers at University of Technology, Sydney, led by Prof Ashley Craig is working on improving the lives of those with spinal cord injury (SCI) and similar disabilities.
The aim of the study is to help improve the rehabilitation process following injury. The information gathered will also be used to increase the efficacy of assistive technology such as “Mind Switch”. Mind Switch is a hands free technology that uses person’s brain activity as a “switch” to control his or her environment. The project is funded by Australian Research Council and has been approved by University of Technology, Sydney’s ethics committee. The study is conducted in collaboration with Panthers League Club, Penrith, and Brain Resource Company.
Participation in the study mainly involves completing a set of questionnaires, measurement of brain activity and several motor-cognitive assessments. It will be carried out at the UTS laboratory in Panthers League Club, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, and will take up to 3–4 hours.
- Assessments are conducted from Monday- Friday (except public holidays), from 9.30am to 5.00pm at Panthers Club, Penrith.
- All procedures are totally safe, and painless.
- Participants will be given an identification code at the time of the recruitment and their information will be treated as confidential.
- Participants will be reimbursed with $100, plus transportation costs ($40).
