Better sleep app study for night shift workers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You usually sleep less than 7 hours during the day
- You work at least 4 night shifts per month, each lasting 8 to 12 hours and starting between 6 PM and 2 AM
- You are willing to download the SHIFT app and follow its lighting advice
- You can stick to a sleep schedule of 7 hours in bed after your night shifts
- You have a score of 8 or higher on a daytime sleepiness questionnaire or an insomnia questionnaire
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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