Sleep-deprived drivers put to the test in simulator study
NCT ID NCT00560456
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at how getting only 4 hours of sleep for 5 days or staying awake all night affects driving ability and mental performance. 40 healthy young and mature adults, including some who snore, took part. They used a driving simulator and took tests to measure sleepiness and thinking skills. The goal was to understand why some people are more vulnerable to sleep loss than others.
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Locations
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Laboratoire d'Imagerie et de Neurosciences Cognitives (LINC)
Strasbourg, 67000, France
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University Hospital Bordeaux, Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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