An investigation of affective and neuropsychological functioning and driving simulator performance in shift workers and patients with obstructive sleep apnoea

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: circadian rhythm disruption; untreated obstructive sleep apnoea; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Respiratory - Sleep apnoea

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000680066
• Lead Sponsor: Institute for Breathing and Sleep

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-08-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1) Current driver licence for all participants
2) Obstructive sleep apnoea participants: moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea (apnoea hypopnoea index > 20/hr and Epworth Sleepiness Scale score >8).
3) Shiftwork participants: at least 3 months of rotating shifts

Exclusion Criteria

1) Chronic neurological illness or significant medical co-morbidity
2) Chronic psychiatric illness
3) Visual acuity problems not correctable with glasses
4) Regular use of sedating medication
5) Inability to give informed consent
6) Inability to speak or write English.

Shiftworker participants only: a Multivariable Apnoea Prediction Score (>0.5).
Control participants only: a Multivariable Apnoea Prediction Score (>0.5) and/or Epworth Sleepiness Scale score (>10).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified