Protocol for Reducing COVID-19 Transmission Risk in Psychophysiological Experiments

Abstract

Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings provide a valuable, noninvasive method for measuring human brain activity. This protocol modies our general protocol for EEG recording (Farrens et al., 2019) for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was created with the help of numerous experts, and it species a clear set of steps for interacting with research participants, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and disinfecting equipment, all with the goal of reducing the COVID-19 risks for both laboratory personnel and participants. It focuses on the use of EEG in relatively simple research studies of adults who can easily understand and follow instructions, yet can be readily adapted for studies using other types of EEG experiments or other participant populations.