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Sustaining Aviator Performance During Extended Operational Flight
NCT04697901 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Future aviation operations are anticipated to change as advances in technology enable automation of more tasks. Development of new platforms under the Future Vertical Lift program are also anticipated to change the nature of missions as they are being designed to cover further distances. Longer duration flights coupled with greater automated features are expected to shift the role of the aviator, resulting in an increased need for attention maintenance, which creates potential problems related to performance. To offset the likelihood of performance decrements related to the need to sustain attention, we propose examining the use of transcranial electrical current stimulation. In the present study, we will evaluate whether delivery of stimulation prior to or during the task enables sustainment of attention and thereby reduces performance decrements as measured through primary flight tasks and a secondary attentional task. Further, we will evaluate whether stimulation enhances the ability to respond to an unexpected emergency toward the end of the flight.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- DEVICE Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Study Locations (1)
Alabama
- U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory — Fort Rucker
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 26 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-11-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04697901
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04697901 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 26 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04697901 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Alabama. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04697901 about?
NCT04697901 is a clinical study titled "Sustaining Aviator Performance During Extended Operational Flight". Future aviation operations are anticipated to change as advances in technology enable automation of more tasks. Development of new platforms under the Future Vertical Lift program are also anticipated to change the nature of missions as they are being designed to cover further distances. Longer dura...
What is the current status of trial NCT04697901?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 26 participants. The study started on 2020-11-09. Estimated completion is 2021-09-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04697901 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04697901?
The interventions under investigation include: Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) (DEVICE), Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04697901?
This trial is sponsored by United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04697901 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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