Wrist vibe device promises better sleep for night shift workers
NCT ID NCT06665672
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a wrist-worn device that uses gentle vibrations to help night shift workers sleep better and feel more alert. 21 healthy adults took part in a simulated night shift setting. The goal was to see if the device could improve sleep duration and mental performance after waking.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vibro-acoustic stimulation device (ApolloNeuro)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way for night shift workers to get better sleep and stay alert during shifts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early 'proof of concept' study with only 21 participants. Results may not apply to real-world shift workers, and the device's effects on sleep and performance are still uncertain.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
-
21 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Nov 2024
- Finished
-
Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
18 years and older
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. are 18 years of age or older; 2. have not been diagnosed or told by a healthcare clinician that they have a medical condition that may impact their blood pressure or cardiovascular health/system; 3. can abstain from smoking tobacco or chewing tobacco / nicotine products during the protocol and data collection; 4. can abstain from alcohol and moderate to high intensity exercise during the protocol and data collection; 5. are not prescribed medications or take over the counter medications that may impact blood pressure or heart rate (a team physician will review any reported medications identified during screening); 6. do not have a physical condition that may interfere with application of non-invasive devices on the wrist, upper arm, or chest for purposes of data collection with non-invasive devices; 7. feel that they can avoid working and complete the study protocol without interruption. 8. a public safety or healthcare shift worker based on standard licensing / certification requirements in the state of Pennsylvania. Exclusion Criteria: An individual will be excluded if they report: 1. a medical condition or diagnosis that may impact their blood pressure or heart rate; 2. taking any standing medications or prescriptions, other than over the counter medications or contraceptives, that may impact their blood pressure or heart rate; 3. are unable to adhere to the study protocol that involves abstaining from alcohol, tobacco products (nicotine), and moderate to intense exercise during the study protocol and data collection periods; 4. have a physical condition that may limit use of non-invasive devices applied to the wrist, upper arm, or chest for data collection purposes. 5. being pregnant. 6. "heavy" alcohol use as defined by the CDC (8 or more drinks per week in women or 15 or more drinks per week in men)? Because participants will have their sleep interrupted during the in-lab sleep opportunity, it is important that staff and the study team know if the participant has ever experienced the following: A\] Sleep Paralysis; B\] Night Terrors; C\] Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea which requires the use of a CPAP Device; D\] Become angry towards others when abruptly woken up; E\] Become physical towards others when abruptly woken up. Mild annoyance and feelings of fatigue or sleepiness with being woken by staff is expected and not a reason for exclusion in this research study. Answering YES to any of the above (A-E) will result in a discussion with the study team physician to discuss with the individual and make a determination if the individual can or should participate in this research study. All who voluntarily participate should be without significant health issues and without health concerns that may affect their blood pressure. All who voluntarily participate should not be on medications that fall within the following categories: A\] Antihypertensives; B\] Analgesics; C\] Beta blockers; D\] Diuretics; E\] Stimulants; F\] Sedatives; G\] Steroids. Participants must not take any medications with sedative effects or effects on sleep during the study protocol and data collection periods (such as NyQuil).
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Psychomotor performance are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Aromatherapy for better sleep: a natural blend put to the test
- Could your playlist sharpen surgical skills?
- Light-Touch brain training: quick agility games may sharpen Seniors' minds
- Can a phone app help older hearts? chile trial aims to find out
- Brain zaps may boost your skills – but Don't get excited yet
- Time-Restricted eating: a simple fix for better sleep and more movement?