Clinical trials
Shift Work clinical trials
Below are recruiting shift work clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 20 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07702344Recruiting
Shift work and your body's daily rhythm
This study looks at how shift work affects your body's natural daily rhythm (circadian rhythm) and overall health. It may help find ways to support the health of shift workers like you.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT05424406Recruiting
Studying sleep timing changes in people with night-shift disorder
This study looks at how changes in your body clock (circadian timing) relate to “shift work disorder” in people who work night shifts. It may help researchers understand what drives symptoms and how to better target treatment.
Novi, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06568367RecruitingPhase 3
Solriamfetol for shift work disorder (SUSTAIN trial)
This study tests a medication called Solriamfetol (Sunosi) to see if it helps people with shift work disorder stay awake and alert during their shifts. It is a Phase 3 trial, which means it is being studied in a larger group to confirm how well it works and check for side effects.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT07426211Recruiting
Shift work and health effects for hospital staff
This study looks at how shift work affects blood sugar and fat levels in hospital employees. It compares people who work night shifts with those who don't, to see if shift work changes these health markers.
BerlinAges 18–67 - NCT06288568Recruiting
Night shift work and obesity risk study
This study looks at how night shift work affects weight and health in hospital and factory workers. They want to see if working nights changes your body's hormones and risk for obesity.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 21 years+ - NCT06809335Recruiting
Better sleep app study for night shift workers
This study tests a phone app called SHIFT that gives you personalized light recommendations to help you sleep better during the day after night shifts. If you work nights and struggle to get enough daytime sleep, this could help you feel more rested.
Novi, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07217769Recruiting
Naps for night shift workers' heart health and performance
This study tests whether taking short planned naps during night shifts can help lower blood pressure and improve how well you feel and perform at work. It is for public safety or healthcare workers in Western Pennsylvania who currently work nights.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06891352Recruiting
Timing meals to reduce disease risk in night shift workers
This study tests whether adjusting when you eat (time-restricted eating) can improve health in night shift workers. You would use a smartphone app to track your meals and follow a set eating schedule for up to a year.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06384742Recruiting
Sleep help for nurses working night shifts
This study tests a program to help nurses and nursing staff who work night shifts improve their sleep. It's a 6-month online program that may help you sleep better and feel more rested.
Corvallis, OregonAges 18–65 - NCT07421765Recruiting
Do work schedules affect risky gambling? Learn more.
This study looks at how unusual work hours or having idle time at work might affect risky gambling habits. You may be eligible if you have a history of gambling problems and have been working in the past year.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT04869098Recruiting
Evening protein shake for night shift workers’ metabolic health
This study tests whether eating a protein preload in the evening (often called a protein “shake/meal” before sleep) can improve metabolic health in night shift workers. It aims to see if this timing and protein intake helps measures related to metabolism while working nights.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 35–65 - NCT06550115Recruiting
Night shift workers and their blood vessel & sugar health
This trial studies how sleep patterns affect blood vessel health and sugar control in long-term night shift workers. It may help find better ways to prevent heart problems and diabetes.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06422741Recruiting
Grape seed extract for cholesterol in night shift workers
This study tests whether a grape seed extract supplement can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in people who work rotating night shifts. It is looking for healthy adults with moderately high cholesterol who are not taking cholesterol medicine.
Reus, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07631767Recruiting
Health Behavior Program for Night Shift Workers
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help night shift workers improve their sleep, eating habits, and overall health. You'll use the app to track and improve your wellness while working night shifts across Europe.
BremenAges 21 years+ - NCT04966351Recruiting
Study countermeasures for disrupted body clock timing
This study tests ways to help your body’s internal clock stay in sync when your sleep timing is off. It’s looking for healthy adults with fairly regular sleep and certain lifestyle and location history.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–35 - NCT05153759Recruiting
Study of night-shift EMS workers’ health
This study looks at how working night shifts affects the health of emergency medical service (EMS) providers. You might be able to join if you work nights as your main job and meet key health and medication criteria.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06492109Recruiting
Blood study on sleep loss
This study looks at blood samples to understand how sleep loss affects the body. It may help find new ways to diagnose or treat sleep problems.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06683248Recruiting
Night shifts and menstrual cycle health study
This study looks at how working night shifts affects your health throughout your menstrual cycle. It aims to help understand the risks and support better health for shift workers.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 18–35 - NCT06786949Recruiting
Night shift work and breast cancer risk study
This study looks at whether working night shifts is linked to breast cancer in female health workers. It aims to understand if there is a higher risk for those who work nights.
BolognaAges 20–70 - NCT06706453Enrolling by invitation
Sleep survey for medical trainees
This study asks medical trainees about their sleep patterns as part of an online survey. It aims to understand how on-call work and training roles affect sleep in healthcare staff.
LondonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shift work?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 20 recruiting shift work studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a shift work trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a shift work trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.