Night shift sleep savior? melatonin study targets resident exhaustion
NCT ID NCT05701969
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking melatonin can improve sleep for medical residents working overnight shifts. Fifty residents will be randomly assigned to receive melatonin or a placebo, and their sleep will be tracked with a portable brain-wave monitor. The goal is to see if this common over-the-counter supplement can help residents get more restful sleep during demanding night float rotations.
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University of Virginia
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