About the study

The University of South Australia is seeking participants for a 1-night live-in lab study commencing May until June 2024.

The study aims to examine the effects of sleep loss on multitasking performance after 26 hours of wakefulness. During this period of wakefulness, participants will be required to attend the lab overnight to complete performance testing and questionnaires over the course of 19 hours.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Gender: male and female

Age: 18-40

Other criteria: healthy, non-smoking adults with no history of sleep disorders and do not wear glasses

 

Benefits

Participants will be financially compensated with an honorarium of up to $200 for their participation in the study.

 

Contact details

For more information, and to register your interest, please email us at: shiftworkstudy@unisa.edu.au

 

The project has been approved by the University of South Australia’s Human Research Ethics Committee (Ethics Protocol 205886)