Naps for night shift workers' heart health and performance
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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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and not pregnant
- You work as a public safety or healthcare professional (e.g., police, fire, EMT, nurse, doctor) and are currently working night shifts
- You live in the Western Pennsylvania area, within driving distance of the study site
- You are not taking any heart or blood pressure medication
- You have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, or other serious medical conditions (like heart, kidney, liver disease, or cancer treated in the last 2 years)
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