Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type
MONDO:0024382A circadian sleep disorder that occurs when work schedules force people to be awake when their circadian rhythms dictate that they should be sleeping. It is classified as a Circadian Rhythm Disorder (CRD) and is extrinsic, i.e. caused by external behavioral factors.
Also known as: circadian rhythm sleep disorder of shift work type, shift work disorder
63 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 35 tagged with Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type itself.
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Could your blanket track your sleep? smart duvet tested in sleep lab
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new 'intelligent duvet' called Easy Sleep Monitoring (ESM) that uses built-in sensors to detect movement and estimate sleep. Researchers will compare its accuracy to standard sleep lab tests (video-polysomnography) in 50 people, including those with sleep disor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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A patch that may rescue Post-Night-Shift sleep – tested in doctors
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a drug-free vibrotactile patch, worn during sleep after night shifts, can improve sleep recovery in doctors. Twenty doctors who work regular night shifts will wear either the active patch or a sham patch across 3-4 post-shift sleep episodes. Researchers w…
Sponsor: SuperPatch Limited LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sleep coaching help firefighters get better rest?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a sleep health coaching program, based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, can improve sleep in firefighters who have trouble sleeping. About 400 firefighters from 20 fire agencies in Arizona will take part. Half will receive the coaching progra…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sleep therapy could help Night-Shift healthcare workers finally rest
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) that is customized for shift workers can improve sleep, mental health, and quality of life. About 84 healthcare workers who work rotating shifts including nights will either receive this tailored therapy…
Sponsor: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Night shift survival: coaching may keep ER doctors awake and alert
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis pilot study aimed to see if personalized lifestyle coaching and a simple handout could help emergency medicine residents stay alert and perform better during night shifts. The study planned to compare coached residents to those receiving only a handout, measuring reaction ti…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Are On-Call doctors getting enough sleep? new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study uses a 30-40 minute online survey to understand how being on call affects sleep in 1,000 medical trainees (students, residents, fellows). It looks at sleep quality, quantity, and disruption to body rhythms. The goal is to gather knowledge to improve sleep health for he…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Night shift Workers' eating habits under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how working night shifts changes eating behaviors and appetite compared to day shifts. Researchers will measure food intake, hunger hormones, and fullness in 100 healthy adults who work either day or night shifts. The goal is to understand why night workers ar…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC