Impact of short naps on the health of night shift healthcare workers
Effect of a Short Nap During the Night Shift of Healthcare Workers on Endothelial Function: NAP-WORK Randomized Controlled Study
This study is testing whether taking a 30-minute nap during night shifts can improve the heart health of nurses and care assistants working at the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Étienne) |
| Trial ID | NCT05955729 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a 30-minute on-duty nap during night shifts on the endothelial function of healthcare workers, specifically nurses and care assistants, over a 12-week period. Given the known health disruptions caused by night shift work, including cardiovascular issues, this research aims to provide objective data on how napping might mitigate these risks. Participants will be monitored for changes in endothelial function using specialized equipment, comparing those who take naps to a control group. The study is conducted at the Saint-Etienne University Hospital, focusing on the health of caregivers who work long hours.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are paramedical caregivers aged 18 to 65 who work at least 80% of a full-time equivalent in continuous care services at the Saint-Etienne University Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients with diagnosed sleep disorders, mental health issues, or those who typically nap at work may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiovascular health and overall well-being for healthcare workers on night shifts.
How similar studies have performed: While the effects of napping on general health have been studied, this specific investigation into endothelial function during night shifts is novel and has not been previously tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being a paramedical caregiverr (nurse or care assistant) at Saint-Etienne University Hospital * Be aAged between 18 and 65 * Working at least 80% of a full-time equivalent post * Working 12-hour shifts (day/night) in continuous care services * Being affiliated or entitled under a social security scheme * Havinge received informed information about the study and have co-signed, with the investigator, a consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Have made a tTrans meridian journey in the last month prior to the study * Have a mMedically diagnosed sleep disorder such asof the hypersomnia or insomnia type * Have a diagnosed and treated mental pathology * Usually take a nap in the workplace in a quiet room * Be pregnant or breastfeeding * Have medically diagnosed neurovascular or neuromuscular pathologies
Where this trial is running
Saint-Étienne
- Chu de Saint-Etienne — Saint-Étienne, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Frédéric ROCHE, MD PhD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Frédéric ROCHE, MD PhD
- Email: frederic.roche@univ-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: (0)4 77 82 83 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.