Effects of sleep deprivation and acceleration on mental performance
Combined Effects of Acute Sleep Restriction and Moderate Acceleration (+Gz) on Physiological and Behavioral Responses to High Mental Workload
Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées · NCT06017882
This study tests how lack of sleep and being in high-speed situations affect the thinking and performance of fighter pilots.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Brétigny-sur-Orge) |
| Trial ID | NCT06017882 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how acute sleep restriction and moderate acceleration impact the physiological and behavioral responses of individuals under high mental workload, particularly in the context of fighter pilots. It aims to understand the effects of prolonged accelerations on cognitive performance, especially when combined with sleep debt. The study hypothesizes that sleep deprivation may exacerbate cognitive impairments during these acceleration phases, potentially affecting flight safety and mission effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals, both male and female, who engage in regular physical activity and have no significant medical history.
Not a fit: Patients with active medical conditions, significant sleep disorders, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and performance of pilots by informing guidelines on sleep and workload management.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of sleep deprivation and acceleration effects on cognitive performance is less explored, related studies in aerospace medicine have shown significant impacts of sleep and workload on performance.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy subject (male or female); * Tobacco consumption \< 5 cigarettes per day or nicotine-free vapour; * Regular physical activity (between 1 and 8 hours per week); * Affiliated or entitled to a social security scheme; * Having given their consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presenting an active medical pathology or a history \<6 months (cardiological, renal, hepatic, cutaneous, neurological, psychiatric...), or a significant deviation from normal values observed during questioning, clinical examination or electrocardiogram (ECG); * BMI \> 30 (cardiovascular risk factor); * Have a medical contraindication to sporting activities; * Taking a medical treatment; * Habitual sleep duration \< 6 hours; * Presenting a sleep disorder confirmed by questionnaire (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire \> 5); * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Not covered by a health insurance plan;
Where this trial is running
Brétigny-sur-Orge
- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées — Brétigny-sur-Orge, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sauvet
- Email: fabien.sauvet@intradef.gouv.fr
- Phone: 178651275
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Sleep Deprivation, acceleration, mental workload, aerospace medicine