New sleep aid shows promise for night shift workers

NCT ID NCT05344443

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a medication called lemborexant can help night shift workers sleep longer during the day. 29 full-time night shift workers who had trouble sleeping took either the drug or a placebo for two weeks. The goal was to see if the drug increased total daytime sleep time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type Disorders of Excessive Somnolence

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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