Integrated Eye Tracking and Neural Monitoring for Enhanced Assessment of Mild TBI

Abstract

The objective of this study (Fusion) is to validate methods combining EEG and eye tracking for assessment of mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI). Phase 1, the Fusion Pilot Study (n=30) was completed in Y3Q1. Phase 2, the Fusion Primary Phase (n=67) completed data collection in Y4Q4. The majority of Phase 2 data analysis is complete, and has produced results providing robust support for study hypotheses and validation of Fusion assessment approaches. Dissemination and additional follow-up analyses are underway. Phase 3, the Fusion Clinical Optimization Phase, was initiated in Y5Q1. Implementation of the Fusion-AMP (Advanced Mobile Prototype) was completed in Y5Q2; additional refinements to software and hardware are underway. Phase 3 data collection began in Y5Q2 at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) and in Y5Q4 at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP). MRI was added to Phase 3 at NMCSD to make up for MRI collection shortfalls in the Primary Phase; a research scientist was also hired to take the lead in finalizing the MRI protocol and performing imaging analysis. To date, n=42 participants have been enrolled in the Phase 3 study at NMCSD/NHCP, n=7 of whom have also completed the MRI portion of the study. Additional Y5 accomplishments include presentation of Primary phase results at multiple scientific meetings and colloquia and submission of multiple grant proposals leveraging Fusion technology and results

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1056244

Entities

People

  • Mark L Ettenhofer

Organizations

  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Data Analysis
  • Detectors
  • Digital Data
  • Emerging Technology
  • Eye
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Hypotheses
  • Maryland
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Neuroimaging
  • Optimization
  • Pilot Studies
  • Procurement
  • Prototypes
  • Therapy
  • Validation

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  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.