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Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT) for real-time brain activity monitoring: a comparative frequency analysis study Hanin Aisya Fakihati; Seftina Diyah Miasary; Marlin Ramadhan Baidillah
Journal of Holistic Medical Technologies (JHMT) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): June
Publisher : Konsorsium Pengetahuan Innoscientia (KOPINNOS)

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Current brain imaging modalities such as CT scan and MRI, while providing excellent anatomical detail, have limitations in real-time functional brain activity monitoring. Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT) emerges as a promising non-invasive, cost-effective alternative for dynamic brain activity assessment. This study aims to evaluate the sensitivity of ECVT technology in detecting brain motor activity variations across different frequencies and determine the optimal frequency for brain wave fluctuation measurement. A 16-electrode ECVT helmet system was employed to monitor brain activity in subjects performing motor stimulation tasks including hand gripping, imagined movement, and control conditions (water and empty space). Measurements were conducted at three frequency variations: 500 kHz, 1 MHz, and 5 MHz. Data acquisition involved multiple channel combinations (C14-16, C14-15, C14-13, C14-12, C16-15, C16-9, C16-8, C16-10) with voltage peak-to-peak (Vpp) measurements recorded via oscilloscope. The 500 kHz frequency demonstrated the highest sensitivity in detecting brain activity variations. Distinct Vpp patterns were observed across different motor tasks, with imagined movement producing the highest values, indicating increased neural activity. The ECVT system successfully differentiated between active motor tasks and resting states. ECVT at 500 kHz frequency shows superior sensitivity for brain activity monitoring, offering a portable, low-cost alternative to conventional neuroimaging modalities for real-time functional brain assessment.
Experimental Study of Brain Activity on ECVT-Based Motor Movements Hani Nur Endah; Heni Sumarti; Marlin Ramadhan Baidillah
Journal of Holistic Medical Technologies (JHMT) Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): December
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This study investigates the characterization of brain signals in response to motor stimulation using the principle of Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT). The experiment was conducted on a 21-year-old male subject, who was exposed to motor tasks (hand gripping and imagined movement) and audiovisual stimulation (watching a film), alongside control conditions with water and air. Data acquisition was performed using an ECVT helmet sensor at frequencies of 500 kHz, 1 MHz, and 5 MHz. The results revealed variations in vpp values across different conditions, with the highest sensitivity observed at 500 kHz during imagined movement. These findings indicate that internal motor imagery elicits stronger brain activity compared to resting or external stimulation. Overall, the study demonstrates that ECVT is capable of distinguishing brain signal characteristics under different types of stimulation, with 500 kHz identified as the optimal frequency for sensitivity.