The National Advanced Driving Simulator at The University of Iowa Research Park is inviting adults to participate in a driving simulation study evaluating the effects of drowsy driving on performance. This study will be conducted on the NADS miniSim simulator (no motion).
Requirements:
Who can be part of this study?
• Adults aged 21-65
• Drive at least 3,000 miles per year
• Have normal sleep patterns
• Able to attend
o One phone call of about 30 minutes
o One study visit beginning at 10 p.m. or 11:30 p.m. and lasting up to 9 hours with no sleep
beginning at 7:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. the day of the study visit
• Willing to complete an activity log beginning at 8 p.m. the day prior to your overnight visit through your arrival at the visit.
You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to and from the study visit; NADS will not be arranging any transportation. You are not allowed to drive yourself home after the study visit ends.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in participating, please visit the following link for more information and to complete an online eligibility questionnaire:
https://redcap.icts.uiowa.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=NJCRMRY9FMHRC7JL
You must meet other eligibility qualifications.
If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please feel free to email us at nads-recruit@uiowa.edu. Please reference “AAA Overnight” when emailing.
If you do participate in the study, you will be paid up to $130 for your time and effort. In addition to this payment, we are offering reimbursement of $20 per trip (total $40) to cover your transportation expenses.
Even if you don’t qualify to participate in this study, please forward this message to anyone you know who might!