Are you interested in contributing to cutting-edge medical research? Neurovascular Research and Design Corporation (NeuroVRD) is conducting a study to develop and test innovative neuromonitoring devices. We are looking for participants to take part in our somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) data acquisition study.
What are SEPs? Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEPs) are electrical signals generated by the nervous system in response to sensory stimuli. They are used in operations to monitor the functional integrity of neural pathways, ensuring the patient's nervous system remains undamaged during surgery. SEPs are crucial for enhancing the safety and outcomes of surgical procedures.
Study Details:
Duration: June 13-14, 2024. The study will take an hour or less, with available time slots from 8 am to 5 pm. Participants will be scheduled based on availability. If no slots are available, participants may be placed on a waitlist. Should a participant cancel, someone from the waitlist will be selected to fill the slot.
Participants must come at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time slot to ensure that the study completes on time.
Procedure: Six cup electrodes will be connected to the participant: three on the wrist and three on the head. To ensure better signal acquisition, the areas on the head where the electrodes will be placed will be prepared with a special cream. Once set up, the participant will receive three types of electrical stimuli on the wrist, each repeated three times. The first stimulus will be at the lowest intensity, and the last will be just above the threshold needed to elicit a nerve response. The electrical stimulation is completely harmless, and the entire procedure is non-invasive.
Purpose: The goal is to develop devices with improved acquisition of SEPs, which will assist surgeons in making SEP acquisition much more efficient during operations.
Eligibility:
Open to individuals aged 18-65
No history of neurological disorders
Able to attend a single session lasting approximately 1 hour.
Join us in advancing medical technology and making a real difference in future surgical procedures. To participate or for more information, please contact by replying to this post.
Thank you for your interest in our research!
Neurovascular Research and Design Corporation (NeuroVRD)