New app aims to fix night shift sleep problems
NCT ID NCT06809335
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a mobile app called SHIFT that uses data from an Apple Watch to give personalized light exposure advice, helping night shift workers sleep better. Researchers will enroll 300 night shift workers who have poor sleep. The goal is to see if the app improves sleep, health, and job satisfaction.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SHIFT mobile application
What this could lead to
If it works, this app could help night shift workers sleep better, feel healthier, and be more productive at work.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The app relies on user compliance and may not work for all shift schedules.
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Henry Ford Columbus Medical Center
RECRUITINGNovi, Michigan, 48377, United States
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