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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Can a pill help Night-Shift workers sleep during the day?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether lemborexant, a sleep medication, can help people who work night shifts get better daytime sleep without feeling drowsy later. Five healthy adults who had not done shift work in the past year took either lemborexant or a placebo before daytime sleep in a …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a wakefulness drug help Early-Morning workers stay alert?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether the drug solriamfetol (Sunosi) can reduce excessive sleepiness in people who start work between 3 and 6 AM. The trial planned to enroll 84 participants but was terminated early. Researchers measured sleepiness using a test that tracks how long people can…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Charles A. Czeisler, PhD, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC