Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effects of Operational Naps on Blood Pressure and Performance Among Night Shift Workers
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Shift Work
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Night shift work schedules disrupt sleep and have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. Most who work in public safety occupations and in healthcare work night shifts. These workers experience a...
Detailed Description
Blunted blood pressure (BP) dipping is a well-described risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among older adults and individuals with chronic disease. Previous research shows that night shift w...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- non-pregnant adults (\>18 years of age)
- certified public safety/healthcare shift worker
- is an active shift worker
- resides within the Western Pennsylvania region within reasonable driving distance
Exclusion
- current use of medication for cardiovascular disease (e.g., hypertension)
- prior or current diagnosis of sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, rheumatologic disease requiring prescription medication, and cancer requiring treatment in past 2 years
- undiagnosed severe sleep apnea (Apnea-Hypopnea Index \>30) based on at-home test
- Abstains from caffeine or reports adverse effects from caffeine use
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2030
Estimated Enrollment :
130 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07217769
Start Date
June 1 2026
End Date
August 31 2030
Last Update
October 16 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15261