Testing a new headset for remote brain wave monitoring in epilepsy patients
Official title: Testing a Novel Dry Electrode Headset for Electroencephalography Telehealth
Funded at Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center · NIH-11059113 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use headset that helps nurses quickly check brain activity for Veterans with epilepsy, making it simpler for them to get the care they need without traveling far.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2022 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003107-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059113 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans with epilepsy who reside in rural locations and face challenges accessing traditional EEG services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have epilepsy or those living in urban areas with easy access to EEG services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel dry electrode system (DES) designed for electroencephalography (EEG) that can be easily operated by a nurse assistant, making it accessible for patients in rural areas. The headset integrates electrodes and an EEG amplifier into a compact design that can be quickly placed on the head without the need for skin preparation. The goal is to enhance telemedicine outreach for Veterans with epilepsy, allowing for efficient monitoring and diagnosis without the need for extensive travel to specialized facilities. Preliminary studies have shown that this system is user-friendly and produces recordings of acceptable quality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to EEG monitoring for Veterans with epilepsy living in remote areas.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary studies have shown promising results with similar approaches, indicating that this method could be effective for remote EEG monitoring.
Where this research is happening
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Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Halford, Jonathan Jacob — Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Halford, Jonathan Jacob
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.