Sleep tracking with a special patch after night shifts
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a patch that you wear while sleeping after a night shift to see if it helps you recover and tracks your sleep. You will also wear a sleep tracker on your wrist.
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Who can take part
- You are a doctor who works regular night shifts.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are willing to wear a sleep-tracking device and apply a patch to your skin after your shift.
- You do not have a skin condition or allergy to adhesives.
- You are not currently using another skin patch or device in the same area.
- You are in good health with no acute illness that could affect your sleep.
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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