Herbal extract and prebiotic for sleep problems in nurses
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a traditional Chinese medicine extract combined with a prebiotic (a type of fiber that feeds good gut bacteria) to see if it can improve sleep and reduce tiredness in nurses who work shifts. It may help if you have trouble sleeping or feel very tired after night shifts.
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Who can take part
- You are a female registered nurse between the ages of 25 and 45.
- You have had trouble sleeping, felt very tired during the day, or had difficulty falling asleep in the past month.
- You have worked shifts for at least the past month, with at least 4 night shifts or 32 hours of night-shift work.
- You are not currently taking certain medications (like birth control pills, sleep aids, or hormone treatments).
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding during the study.
- You have not used probiotics, prebiotics, or related herbal products in the past month.
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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