Study on simulation methods for illusions during flight

Fundamental study on methods for detecting flight illusions and spatial disorientation, and preventing accidents (Simulation of flight illusions using virtual reality (VR) technology) - Fundamental study on methods for detecting flight illusions and spatial disorientation, and preventing accidents (Simulation of flight illusions using virtual reality (VR) technology)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000060513

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-29

Start date

2026-01-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Healthy Adults

Interventions

Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (anode: right side), Visual Environment (Good) Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (anode: right side), Visual Environment (Degraded) Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (anode

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy adults aged between 20 and 40 years old Individuals with unaided or corrected visual acuity of 1.0 or higher Individuals can bring their regularly used contact lenses Who consent to wearing pads moistened with saline solution, applying gel to the head, and wiping these off with a towel upon leaving Native language is Japanese Individuals with experience using commercial flight simulators

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant or may be pregnant women History of migraine, paroxysmal disorders, or epilepsy Abnormalities on the scalp where electrodes will be attached Metal implants in the body Electroconvulsive therapy or transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is clinically contraindicated Adverse reactions to electrical stimulation Surgical procedures involving the brain or spinal cord Eye surgery or ocular diseased Ear surgery or ear diseases Smokers Prone to simulator sickness or screen-induced nausea Currently taking medication Regularly wear glasses

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Center of Gravity Position (before, during, and after stimulation)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective Evaluation Task Performance Brain Activity (Electroencephalogram, EEG)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYuko Aiba

Aviation Safety and Aeromedical Research Group Aviation Safety Research Division

AIBAd4k@inat.aci.mod.go.jp04-2953-6131

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026