Improving sleep for night shift workers using a personalized mobile app
Official title: A Pilot of a Personalized Circadian mHealth to Improve Sleep in Night Shift Workers
Run by Henry Ford Health System · NCT06809335 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a personalized mobile app to see if it can help night shift workers get better sleep.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Henry Ford Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Novi, Michigan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 23, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06809335 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are night shift workers who experience inadequate sleep and are willing to use the SHIFT app.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other independent sleep disorders or significant neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a personalized mobile health application called SHIFT, designed to improve sleep quality among night shift workers. Participants will be required to download the app and adhere to specific lighting recommendations while maintaining a consistent sleep schedule of at least 7 hours after their shifts. The study focuses on individuals who experience inadequate sleep due to their work schedules and seeks to establish a foundation for equitable access to precision sleep medicine. The goal is to gather evidence that supports the implementation of this innovative approach to managing sleep disorders related to shift work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance sleep quality and overall well-being for night shift workers.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on this specific approach, similar interventions using mobile health applications for sleep improvement have shown promise in other studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Inadequate sleep duration (habitual sleep less than 7 hours during the day) * Willingness to download the SHIFT app and follow the lighting recommendations * Ability to follow a set sleep schedule of 7 hours in bed after the night shifts * Working at least 4 night shifts a month * Shifts that must begin between 18:00 and 02:00 and last 8 to 12 hours * Score of 8 or above on the Epworth Sleepiness scale and/or a score of 8 or above on the Insomnia Severity Index Exclusion Criteria: * Other independent sleep disorders (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, etc.) * History of seizures or other significant neurological disorders * Bipolar disorder * Termination of shift schedule * Pregnancy * Current use of medications that impact sleep-wake functioning * Alcohol and substance use disorder
Where it's running
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Henry Ford Columbus Medical Center
Novi, Michigan, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Philip Cheng, PhD
- Email: pcheng1@hfhs.org
- Phone: 248-344-7361
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.