Melatonin for sleep during night shifts in residents
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This early study tests whether melatonin can improve sleep patterns for doctors-in-training during overnight “night float” shifts. It may help you feel more rested and adjust to night work.
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Who can take part
- You are a doctor-in-training in Post-Graduate Year 1 through 5
- You are currently enrolled at the University of Virginia in anesthesiology, general surgery, OB/GYN, general medicine, or pediatrics residency
- You are not currently using any sleep aids (such as prescription or over-the-counter sleep medicines)
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder
- You do not have a pacemaker or similar implanted medical device
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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