An Experimental Trial to Test the Efficacy of Temazepam to Induce Sleep and Improve Subsequent Performance during Partial Sleep Deprivation and Circadian Rhythm Desynchronosis.
Abstract
This thesis presents a strategy for reducing jet lag induced performance degradations by resetting rhythms during prolonged rapid transmeridian flight is studied. Thirty-four aircrew member passengers on a C-141 flight were given temazepam or placebo during the flight from Oklahoma to Saudi Arabia for induction of sleep in a period compatible with sleep cycle at the destination, but 'out-of-sync' with previous patterns set at home station, Mental performance and circadian rhythm patterns were tested per-flight, inflight and post-flight by several measurements including a computerized performance battery. The results indicated that in the temazepam group performance was improved to near baseline levels. The restorative power of temazepam induced sleep during a period of partial sleep deprivation and temazepam's ability to reset circadian rhythms prior to arrival in the new time zone were demonstrated. Index words: Restoril, Jet Lag, Transmeridian Flight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA160795
Entities
People
- J. E. Mcghee
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology