RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

Early validation and observational work informing the development of NeuropilotVR includes:

1,500+ guided mental imagery sessions informing the TDT framework
2,200+ immersive sessions conducted across diverse users
qEEG observational studies exploring attentional state dynamics
STAI (State–Trait Anxiety Inventory) self-assessment analysis
sessions conducted with participants in Georgia, Germany, and Japan

RESEARCH CONTEXT

Research insights informing NeuropilotVR development originate from exploratory observations, guided mental imagery sessions, and early immersive protocol validation.

These insights continue to inform the design of structured immersive sessions and the evolution of the NeuropilotVR system.

TDT FRAMEWORK

TDT - The Desire Therapy Conceptual Foundation

The Desire Therapy (TDT) is a guided mental imagery framework developed by psychologist and psychotherapist Maia Tskitishvili.

The framework explores how structured mental imagery may influence attentional states, perception, and subjective emotional experience.

Over 1,500 in-person sessions informed the conceptual foundation that later inspired the immersive session design used in NeuropilotVR.

PUBLICATION

Reference Publication

Tskitishvili, M. (2020).

Create a Better Reality: The Neuro-Emotional Passion of the Quantum Mind | The Desire Therapy.

Amazon Publishing.

Available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/CREATE-BETTER-REALITY-Neuro-Emotional-Passion-ebook/dp/B08CDZQS3S

The publication explores the relationship between perception, emotional states, and structured mental imagery.

EXPLORATORY OBSERVATIONS

Exploratory Observation Study (2022-2023)

Early exploratory observations were conducted during the development of immersive VR scenarios inspired by the TDT framework.

The observations involved professional rugby athletes associated with the Georgian Rugby Union national team system and explored patterns related to performance pressure and attentional regulation.

The observational protocol included:

qEEG brainwave observation
STAI (State–Trait Anxiety Inventory) self-assessment

Participants experienced two structured five-minute immersive VR sessions.

Participants included athletes competing at national and international levels.

OBSERVATIONAL INSIGHTS

Observed Indicators

Preliminary observations suggested patterns associated with attentional regulation states.

Observation

Increased alpha activity
Reduced beta activity
STAI perception shift
subjective feedback

associated with relaxed attentional states
associated with reduced stress reactivity
users reported improved emotional control
reports of calmness, clarity, and focus

Interpretation

Experiential Validation

More than 2,200 immersive sessions were conducted across diverse users including athletes, founders, executives, and professionals operating in demanding environments.

These sessions primarily informed protocol usability, user experience, and immersive session design.

Conference Presentation

Elements of the TDT framework were presented at the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) Conference, Florida, USA (2023).

The poster presentation explored the relationship between guided mental imagery, attentional regulation, and anxiety patterns in professional athletes.

(Poster presentation documentation available upon request.)

Poster presentation exploring the TDT mental imagery framework - AAPB Conference, Florida, USA (2023).

Research Collaboration Outlook

NeuropilotVR is exploring academic collaboration opportunities with research institutions in Europe and Georgia.

Future collaborations aim to support further validation of immersive cognitive regulation protocols.

Research Direction

NeuropilotVR is currently developed as a structured immersive system designed for professional environments.

Insights from exploratory observations and experiential sessions inform the continued development of immersive cognitive regulation protocols.

Future work may include:

controlled validation studies

academic research collaborations

exploration within digital health research contexts

Research Positioning

NeuropilotVR is designed as a structured immersive system supporting mental regulation and cognitive clarity in professional environments.

The system does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical intervention.

Research Setting

Early observational sessions related to the TDT mental imagery framework and immersive VR sessions were conducted in collaboration with Jerarsi Neurofeedback Center (Tbilisi, Georgia).

These observations explored patterns associated with attentional regulation and subjective anxiety perception.

Research activity originated in Georgia and continues to evolve through international validation sessions and ongoing development of the NeuropilotVR immersive system.

NeuropilotVR UG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Ongoing Research

NeuropilotVR is currently exploring pilot research collaborations with academic institutions in Europe.

An exploratory pilot study involving university students is being conducted in collaboration with Turku University of Applied Sciences (Finland) to explore interaction with immersive cognitive regulation sessions.

Results from this pilot phase will inform future research design.