Driver Sleepiness Clinical Trial
Official title:
'Study to Investigate the Effects of an Energy Drink During a 15-minute Break Versus Continued Driving on Driving Performance in the STISIM Driving Simulator'
Rationale: Sleepiness behind the wheel is the cause of many traffic accidents. It is claimed
that a 15-minute break and consuming an energy drink such as Red Bull® Energy Drink
counteracts driver sleepiness.
Objective: The objective of this study is to compare driving simulator performance after (1)
a 15-minute break with placebo, (2) a 15-minute break with Red Bull® Energy Drink, and (3)
continued driving.
Study design: A double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study. Study population: Healthy
human volunteers, 21-35 years old.
Intervention: Each subject performs 3 test days:
1. 4 hours continued driving
2. 2 hours driving, a 15-minute break + Red Bull® Energy Drink, followed by 2 hours
driving
3. 2 hours driving, a 15-minute break + placebo, followed by 2 hours driving Main study
parameters/endpoints: Standard Deviation of Lateral Position (SDLP), i.e. the weaving
of the car.
n/a
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Prevention
| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed |
NCT01697189 -
An Educational Intervention to Promote Safe Driving
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N/A |