Detection of Area of Ischemia in Patients With Subacute Stroke Via a Hybrid EEG-fNIRS Brain-computer Interface

Detection of Area of Ischemia in Patients With Subacute Stroke Via a Hybrid EEG-fNIRS Brain-computer Interface

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether a combined electroencephalography (EEG) and functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) recording is able to detect changes in brain activity and blood flow after stroke.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients with a subacute ischemic stroke with symptom onset within 8 weeks
• Must have a measurable deficit on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Able to give and sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Aphasia
• Underlying dementia
• Any chronic neurological disorder
• Malignancy
• Non-ambulatory (ambulation with assistance will be included)
• Modified Rankin Score (mRS) > 3