Can a nap room and fancy glasses save night shift nurses from burnout?

NCT ID NCT06829979

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether giving night shift nurses access to a napping/relaxation room and blue/green light blocking glasses is practical and might improve their health and reduce burnout. Five nurses from one hospital took part. The study focused on whether nurses would use these tools and complete the surveys and saliva samples, not on proving they work.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: access to napping/relaxation room and blue/green light blocking glasses
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple, low-cost ways to help night shift nurses feel healthier and less burned out.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to all nurses. It only tests feasibility, not effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

UPMC Shadyside

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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