Strategies to Sustain and Enhance Performance in Stressful Environments
Abstract
This grant involves three studies. The first study is designed to determine the efficacy of the catecholamine precursor L-Tyrosine in reducing pilot performance deficits caused by a night of sleep deprivation. Preparations for this study and underway and testing should begin in mid-1991. The remaining studies are designed to examine the dose-response relationships between human plasma melatonin levels and various performance and behavioral indices. Towards this end, we will manipulate nocturnal melatonin levels by exposing people to varying intensities of light (Study II), daytime levels by administering exogenous melatonin (Study III). Testing for study II should be complete and testing for Study II begun by April 1991.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA232698
Entities
People
- Andrew B. Dollins
- Harry J. Lynch
- Richard J. Wurtman
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology