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Determining Which Regions of the Brain Are Active During Flight Simulation at Separate Timepoints During Training
Sponsor: The Geneva Foundation
Summary
The overall objective is to identify the cognitive circuits associated with military aviator performance by analyzing what anatomic regions of the brain are functionally "active" (neuronal circuit) while being performing virtual flight simulations, the Precision Instrument Control Task (PICT). The flight simulation test will be conducted at two separate timepoints while the subject is receiving a Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scan to evaluate which anatomic and functional brain function is associated with precise performance. By scanning at multiple time points we aim to quantify changes in functional and anatomic connectivity that occur throughout the course of training.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 54 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2023-09-19
Completion Date
2026-09-18
Last Updated
2025-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
fMRI with virtual reality flight simulator
During this scan, the subject will be wearing the stereogenic goggles called the Visual System HD (NordicNeuroLab) mounted in the scanner via a headcoil that can be adjusted to the subject's comfort using the control arm and completely cover the eyes to prevent light exposure and to clearly visualize eye movement during the flight simulation. The subject will be using a visual response system with customized grips to simulate a stick and throttle in a jet cockpit while visualizing the flight simulation (PICT) in the goggles.
Locations (1)
Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph & Lackland
San Antonio, Texas, United States