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RESEARCH
TDT — The Desire Therapy Framework

The Desire Therapy (TDT) is a guided mental imagery framework designed to support emotional regulation by combining immersive VR, structured visual scenarios, and qEEG-informed design principles.

Created by psychotherapist Maia Tskitishvili, TDT has been refined through 1,500+ in-person guided sessions, forming the conceptual base for NeuropilotVR’s VR brain recalibration experiences.

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Her findings and method are outlined in her publication

Create a Better Reality / Neuro-Emotional Passion of Quantum Mind, exploring how mental imagery can influence brainwave activity and emotional perception.

LOCATION

Berlin, Germany

Research NEUROPILOT VR

Research & Validation (2022 Study)

Neuropilot developed two immersive 5-minute VR scenarios focused on performance anxiety patterns in elite athletes from Georgia’s national rugby team.


The study included:

  • qEEG brainwave observation

  • STAI (State–Trait Anxiety Inventory) self-report assessment

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Study Timeline - TDT Clinical Observation & VR Session Pilot

Data for TDT-guided mental imagery sessions was collected at four intervals:

  • Before the intervention

  • During guided imagery

  • Two weeks after the mental imagery intervention

  • Four months after the intervention

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For the VR session integration, participants experienced two 5-minute immersive sessions, and follow-up data was observed two weeks after the VR exposure to compare emotional and brainwave shifts.

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qEEG observations showed a sustained increase in calming alpha activity and a reduction in stress-associated beta activity across both the TDT imagery phase and VR integration phase.


STAI self-assessments showed that 67% of participants shifted from high to moderate anxiety perception following continued application over time.

Key Observations

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Observation                                                     Impact

Alpha wave increase                                        Linked to calm and

                                                                               cognitive clarity

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Beta wave decrease                                         Associated with

                                                                               lowered stress

                                                                               reactivity

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67% shift in perceived anxiety intensity     Users reported more

                                                                               emotional control

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High subjective feedback                               Participants

                                                                               described greater

                                                                               calmness, focus, and

                                                                               creative clarity

Tasting & Validation

To better understand real-world impact, NeuropilotVR conducted 2,200+ experiential sessions across users including athletes, founders, executives, and wellness participants in Georgia, Germany, and Japan (ages 18–65).

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Each participant experienced two 5-minute VR brain recalibration sessions.
Over 90% reported noticeable improvements in emotional clarity, relaxation, or cognitive lightness and described the format as refreshing, effective, and easy to maintain.

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Many users highlighted the novelty of the VR mental imagery approach as a key factor in emotional engagement and relief.

Looking Forward - Research to Application

 

 

NeuropilotVR currently functions as a wellness-focused immersive experience, designed to support emotional balance and brain recalibration.
Research insights gathered through qEEG and user-validations are being prepared for potential future regulatory evaluation within medical device pathways - aligning innovation with long-term certification goals.

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