Three-Axis Wearable Adaptive Vestibular Stimulator

Overview

About this study

Thep purpose of this study is to determine if 3WAVeS technology combining galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) and Virtual Reality (VR) will increase VR-based simulation realism and presence and mitigate the motion sickness often associated with VR simulation by re-coupling the vestibular and ocular inputs to the VR user. Additionally, due to GVS technology’s ability to accurately provide continuous inputs to the vestibular system, 3WAVeS can intentionally simulate high-fidelity effects of spatial disorientation for training purposes.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • For our purposes, participants must be able to consent to participate themselves and be 21 to 55 years of age
  • Must be able to attend in-person sessions at the Mayo Aerospace Medicine and Vestibular Research Laboratory in Scottsdale, AZ.
  • No racial/ethnic groups will be excluded, although all participants must be fluent speakers of English.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of vestibular disease, migraine, or significant balance disorder; history of severe motion sensitivity, women who are pregnant.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 3/1/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Gaurav Pradhan, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Bianca Montelongo

(480) 301-4665

Montelongo.Bianca@mayo.edu

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