Sleep-deprived drivers put to the test in simulator study
NCT ID NCT00560456
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how getting only 4 hours of sleep for 5 nights in a row affects driving performance, sleepiness, and thinking skills. It included 40 healthy men and snorers. Participants drove in a simulator and took tests after restricted sleep and after a full night of recovery sleep.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help explain why some people are more vulnerable to sleep-related driving accidents and inform better recovery strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to the general population, and the driving simulator may not reflect real-world conditions.
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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