How sleepiness affects construction work
This study looks at how being tired affects construction work. You will use virtual reality to simulate building tasks and may have your sleep restricted to see how it impacts your performance.
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Who can take part
- You must speak English fluently.
- You must be able to use a virtual reality headset.
- You should not have worked night shifts or traveled across more than two time zones recently.
- You should not have chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, or heart disease.
- You should not use nicotine products or illicit drugs, and you cannot be pregnant.
- You should not have a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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