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II PROGRESS REPORT
1. Technical Milestones
In this section, we provide highlights of the technical progress during the period between July 02
through 21 September 1992. Please see the Interim "technical Report for the same time period for com-
plete details.
1.1 Clin 1: Research
The primary activities during the reporting period included:
• Continue new approaches with the sponsor for potential applications.
• Complete and mail Phenomenological Research and Analysis Report to SOC and IRB members.
• Complete enhancing detection ofAC with binary coding experiment.
• Conclude Thrget and Sender Dependencies in Anomalous Cognition Experiment.
• Extension of 400k applied to CLIN 001.
1.2 Clin 3: Support Activity
There was no activity under this clin.
1 .3 Clin 4: Hardware and Software
All hardware and software purchases have been received.
1.4 Clin 5: Support Activity (Option 1)
There was no activity under this clin.
2. Changes
No changes to the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory, method of operation, management, or milestones
occurred during this reporting period.
3. Problems
There were no problems encountered during the reporting period.
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4. Financial summary
4.1 Total Project Statistics ($1,732,811 k)
Tbtal Project Financial History
1 March 1991
$6,812
29 March 1991
$41,632
26 April 1991
$91,944
24 May 1991
$211,899
$258,388
19 July 1991
$328,615
16 August 1991
$399,904
13 September 1991
$484,452
11 October 1991
$567,262
08 November 1991
$626,577
06 December 1991
$749.229
10 January 1992
$829,206
31 January 1992
$925,595
29 February 1992
$974,140
31 March 1992
$1,047,683
1 May 1992
$1,130,585
28 May 1992
$1,205,105
19 June 1992
$1,251,584
11 September 1992
$1,463,210
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4.2 CLIN 1 — Research ($1,376,290 k)
The extension dollars are applied on this CLIN. The total figure beginning 11 September includes the
400K extension.
Ibtal Project Financial History
1 March 1991
$6,812
29 March 1991
$34,528
26 April 1991
$60,232
24 May 1991
$92,813
21 June 1991
$115,303
19 July 1991
$151,531
16 August 1991
$177,491
13 September 1991
$215,398
11 October 1991
$244,112
08 November 1991
$309,198
06 December 1991
$387,474
10 January 1992
$466,776
31 January 1992
$561,092
28 February 1992
$606,832
27 March 1992
$683,180
1 May 1992
$763,351
28 May 1992
$837,870
19 June 1992
$883,610
11 September 1992
$1,083,324
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Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9 (b) Protocol I: (1) Delete “ significantly”; reason: any variation in experimental conditions involv- ing the human participants exceeding the limits defined in this protocol must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before being instituted. (c) Protocol Il: (1) Delete “significant”; reason: any variation in experimental conditions involv- ing the human participants exceeding the limits defined in this protocol must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before being instituted. (d) Protocol III: (1) Add the following information to the consent form. eDescription of DreamLight and how it will be used. eStatement that there is a very remote risk of photostimulation from the DreamLight, possibly resulting in epileptic seizures. Statement that the medical history of the individual and family is true and complete insofar as the individual is aware of that history. eDelete “significantly”; reason: any variation in experimental conditions in- volving the human participants exceeding the limits defined in this protocol must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before being instituted. (e) Protocol IV: (1) Changes to the protocol: eDelete paragraph 3c, “All subjects will be in good health as certified by Stanford University’s health department.” The reason for the deletion is that pertinent health information is covered in paragraph 3f. eAdd to paragraph 3fa description of participant screening procedures, includ- ing health screening, and appending a copy of the screening instrument. Para- graph 3f now reads as follows: “A volunteer form will be used in the initial screening of subjects in this experiment. In addition to basic biological informa- tion, the form includes a check list of medical conditions in order to determine state of health. Only people with no medical risks is judged by responses in the volunteer form will be asked to participate.” eDelete the following: “some subjects may experience mild discomfort during this procedure”. The reason for deletion is this idea is covered in the preceding sentence. The paragraph nowis as follows: “The methods used to record electro- . dermal activity are non-invasive and do not pose any significant risk, although some minor irritation due to electrode application could possibly occur. Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9
. ee a A pproved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9 (f) Protocol V: eDelete word “significant”; reason: any variation in experimental conditions involving the human participants exceeding the limits defined in this protocol must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before being instituted. 4, With the above changes the Board recommended approval of all Protocols in Enclosure 2. 5. The Board asked that copies of consent forms which The Lucidity Institute has on file with Stanford University be provided to complete the file. 6. The Board was made aware of one additional protocol entitled “Effects of the Sender on Anomalous Communication in the Ganzfeld”, to be conducted under subcontract at the University of Edinburgh (see Enclosure 3). A decision on this protocol was deferred until additional documentation (e.g. Con- sent Form) is received. A mail vote will be conducted when the file is complete. The Board adjourned with thanks to SAIC, the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory Director, Dr. Edwin C. May and his staff for a most informative program presentation. Chairman Institutional Review Board Cognitive Sciences Laboratory Science Applications International Corp. 1010 El Camino Real, Suite 330 Menlo Park, California 94025 Approval for SAIC: Stephen D. Rockwood, Ph.D. Sector Vice President Advanced Technology and Analysis Science Applications International Corp., 1241 Cave Street La Jolla, CA 92037 A pproved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9
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eee RD pr ved oe ef ienes SHBIBE IDs : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9 policy for the protection of human subjects in re- search, In addition, the experiment shall be conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws and fed- eral regulations, Subjects will be provided with information concerning their involvement in the experiment, and consent will be obtained in writ- ing from each subject before research is under- taken. A subject may decline involvement at any time. Technical details of this experiment must be approved by the Scientific Oversight Commit- tee of the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory. (8) Deception: None. (9) Drugs or devices: None. (10) Qualifications: See attached curricula vitae. (11)Consent form: See attached consent form. C. t/2g/?3z Signature of Principal Investigator Date _ Zheum Prony t/2¢/22 Signature of Project Director Date Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9 Ganzfeld Protocol 3 both visual and auditory components, enabling comparison of four conditions: Videotaudio (“Full target”) components presented to sender, Video only, Audio only, neither component (“Null sender” condition). The specific condition for a given session is randomly selected and unknown to either experimenter or subject until the end of the session. (See Figure 1.) Figure 1. Study Design SENDER COMPARISON NOVICE SERIES STUDY Previously inexperienced subjects . 25 subject selected from best of 1 session each following complet Novices ion of personality and demo- . graphic questionnaires Each subject contributes 2 sessions in each condition: Assess predictors Sender exposed to full target Serves as screening device for ; sender comparison study Sender exposed to video Four series, 50 subjects each Sender exposed to audio Sender blind to target (null sender condition) Video Ganzfeld System The video ganzfeld system is a second-generation hardware/software control system for the study of anomalous communication in the ganzfeld. It is essentially an updated version of the PRL automated ganzfeld system (Honorton, et al., 1990), providing automated computer control of major aspects of the ganzfeld session, including: e Random selection of the target in novice series e Random selection of sender condition in sender comparison series e Automated VCR control and presentation of the target (or target element) to the sender during sending periods e Presentation of judging pool (target and decoys) to receiver (subject) and experimenter during the post-session blind-judging procedure ¢ Presentation of judging rating scales and registration of blind-judging responses e Data recording and storage e Automated presentation of subject feedback following blind-judging and data recording The system also includes modules controlling series design and subject registration which are described below. Hardware System 5 ; Wi x so, MRHORRET.EFRUTETSB BOURSES ETE ARSE ACI AT AGP REO ia ports, an 80387 numeric coprocessor, and a super VGA monitor. The video subsystem has onboard
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789RO@a4ER2b000T9 4 genlock capability to enable transfer of the VGA graphics screen to an NTSC composite monitor in the receiver's room. The target presentation subsystem is an NEC PC/VCR, a frame-accurate NTSC videocassette recorder with an onboard RS 232 serial interface. All VCR functions are controlled via computer software. Custom-designed video switchng circuitry enables the computer to route VCR video and audio signals (as well as the computer graphics screen) to any combination of the three experimental rooms (experimenter’s monitoring room, receiver's room, sender's room). Each room is equipped with a 14 in. Panasonic color monitor and headphones. Two audio cassette decks are used. One deck enables two-way audio communication between experimenter and receiver, and records the receiver's mentation report during the session as well as any interaction between experimenter and receiver. The other audio cassette deck plays prerecorded relaxation exercises, session instructions, and white noise during the session. One-way audio communication from receiver to sender enables the sender to monitor the receiver's mentation report during the session. Figure 2 provides a schematic diagram of the communication flow during the experimental session. Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of Video Ganzfeld Communication Flow ROOM $17B EXPERIMENTER'S ROOM Switcher routes VCR Po DEO _ audio/video to any combination of Sender, SWITCHER TO Receiver and/or Experimenter’s rooms under software control Eo Po VCR qq 2-way audio between E & R: AUDIO OUTPUT Recorda Recetver's mentation DECK & Experi-menter/Recetver interaction * Background music * Relaxation exercises , * Instructions e AUDIO © White noise INPUT DECK ROOM S17C RECEIVER'S ROOM ROOM S27 SENDER'S R Appraved For Release 2000 1e/G8--ChiemPer 00739R903100260001-9
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R0031 00260001 -9 5 ro Software System The video ganzfeld software runs under Microsoft Windows 3.1. The initial startup sequence requires the experimenter to enter a valid security password. (See Figure 3.) The system automatically terminates if a valid password has not been entered. Figure 3. System Startup Sequence Startup Department of Psychology Koestler Chair of Parapsychology VIDEO GANZFELD SYSTEM | 4 Enter your password then click ‘OK’. Password Series Manager Upon entry of a valid password, the Series Manager is loaded. Series Manager is the central control program. It enables the experimenter to design new experimental series, register new subjects, run experimental sessions, and export data files to database management packages. (See Figure 4.) Figure 4, Video Ganzfeld Series Manager Series Session [] Date [sd] ee Sender Sender's Relationship to Receiver (C] Staff member [CZ Friend C Relative Appraveddras Ralegse f00oosrose is HORDPOEOE7 SoRMsI0NsEoNe ye components is described below.
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100260001-9 Ganzfeld Protocol 6 Figure 5. Series Manager Menu Structure Video Ganzteld Series Manayer ee pe mintaes Participants Procedures Analysis i Li.tartive Senes Series Type Pilut Review Completed Series Novice Experienced Sender Comparison Other Design New Series Video Ganzteld Seties Manager “Series Vriniiees Procedures Analysis List Caneal Patlisivant , i Begister New Participant Yideo Lanzteld Series Manager Series Participants Birding Analysis | Bun Session | Judging Abort Current Session | Session Log Check System... Audin Video System al. Video Ganzteld Series Manager. eye | Series Update Create Report... screen Priat Export to database Series The Series menu allows the experimenter to list currently active experimental series, review completed series, and design a new series. The Series Design option is the most important function in this menu. It provides the only means through which a new experimental series can be created and requires advance specification of the study sample size (number of trials and subjects), the series type, and the target display (sender) mode: e Full Target: The sender will be exposed to both the video and auditory components of the target episode e Sender Comparison: The system randomly determines whether the sender is to be exposed to the full target, its video component, its auditory component, or a blank screen (null sender mode) Data input validation routines check for inappropriate or contradictory input (e.g., that the product of the maximum number of participants and maximum number of trials per participant does not exceed the total number of trials). The Series Design parameters are stored in a series startup file. The file is read into memory when the series is selected from the Series Manager and the system checks to insure that the specified sample size and maximum trials per subject are ~ not exceeded in the series. Participants The Series Manager Participants menu allows the experimenter to list current Approvadtibienincke dresQ0Qed0niOs affl oRDRES 007 senGOsTSOZEuCR TTS in which each subject contributes multiple sessions, the list of current participants a, er i: [| a aaa
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