New Tilt-Table system aims to toughen pilots against blackouts
NCT ID NCT03354234
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a motorized tilt table and lower-body pressure chamber designed to help military pilots train for and understand fainting and blood pooling. Forty-six pilots and cadets will be tilted and exposed to pressure changes while their heart rate, blood pressure, and brain oxygen levels are monitored. The goal is to find better ways to select and train pilots to withstand high-G forces.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this system could improve pilot training and selection by identifying who is best suited to withstand high-G forces.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 46 participants, focused on healthy pilots. It is not testing a treatment, so results may not apply to patients with medical conditions.
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Military Institute of Aviation Medicine
Warsaw, 01-755, Poland