| Miniaturized electroencephalographic scalp electrode for optimal wearing comfort. | |
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PMID: 20227914 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Current mainstream EEG electrode setups permit efficient recordings, but are often bulky and uncomfortable for subjects. Here we introduce a novel type of EEG electrode, which is designed for an optimal wearing comfort. The electrode is referred to as C-electrode where "C" stands for comfort. METHODS: The C-electrode does not require any holder/cap for fixation on the head nor does it use traditional pads/lining of disposable electrodes - thus, it does not disturb subjects. Fixation of the C-electrode on the scalp is based entirely on the adhesive interaction between the very light C-electrode/wire construction (<35 mg) and a droplet of EEG paste/gel. Moreover, because of its miniaturization, both C-electrode (diameter 2-3mm) and a wire (diameter approximately 50 microm) are minimally (or not at all) visible to an external observer. EEG recordings with standard and C-electrodes were performed during rest condition, self-paced movements and median nerve stimulation. RESULTS: The quality of EEG recordings for all three types of experimental conditions was similar for standard and C-electrodes, i.e., for near-DC recordings (Bereitschaftspotential), standard rest EEG spectra (1-45 Hz) and very fast oscillations approximately 600 Hz (somatosensory evoked potentials). The tests showed also that once being placed on a subject's head, C-electrodes can be used for 9h without any loss in EEG recording quality. Furthermore, we showed that C-electrodes can be effectively utilized for Brain-Computer Interfacing. C-electrodes proved to posses a high stability of mechanical fixation (stayed attached with 2.5 g accelerations). Subjects also reported not having any tactile sensations associated with wearing of C-electrodes. CONCLUSION: C-electrodes provide optimal wearing comfort without any loss in the quality of EEG recordings. SIGNIFICANCE: We anticipate that C-electrodes can be used in a wide range of clinical, research and emerging neuro-technological environments. |
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Authors:
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Vadim V Nikulin; Jewgeni Kegeles; Gabriel Curio |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-03-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology Volume: 121 ISSN: 1872-8952 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Neurophysiol Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-01 Completed Date: 2010-06-22 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883319 Medline TA: Clin Neurophysiol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1007-14 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright 2010 International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Neurophysics Group, Department of Neurology, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charit? - University Medicine Berlin, D-12200 Berlin, Germany. vadim.nikulin@charite.de |
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Electric Stimulation
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methods Electroencephalography / instrumentation*, methods, standards* Equipment Design / standards* Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory / physiology Humans Microelectrodes / standards* Movement / physiology Rest / physiology Scalp* / physiology |
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