The purpose of this study is to determine whether a course of rehabilitation using a device called a brain-computer interface can change the level of control people feel over bodily movements, in functional neurological disorder.
DSM5 diagnosis of motor FND (limb weakness, gait disorder, tremor or dystonia) from a neurologist and/or neuropsychiatrist.
Moderate or severe symptoms (≥4 on Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGI-S) scale).
Able to tolerate VR and BCI use.
Age 18 - 60 years.
Current diagnosis of epilepsy, severe depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, personality disorder, or drug/alcohol dependence/harmful use (defined as meeting DSM-5 criteria) (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview [MINI] 7.0). Positive diagnoses on the MINI will be subject to confirmation at clinical interview by a psychiatrist.
Current diagnosis of epilepsy, autistic spectrum disorder, dementia, learning disability (defined as meeting DSM-5 criteria) based on clinical interview by a psychiatrist.
A pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or any other implanted electronic or metallic device.
Current pregnancy.