Self-help book for managing shift work issues
Official title: The Effect of a Self-help Book for Shift Work Related Problems - a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by University of Bergen · NCT05633498 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether a self-help book can help people with shift work disorder sleep better and feel healthier compared to regular sleep tips.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Bergen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bergen, Hordaland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05633498 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of shift work disorder.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old will 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of a self-help book designed to help individuals cope with shift work-related problems compared to standard sleep hygiene advice. A total of 300 participants with shift work disorder will be randomly assigned to receive either the self-help book or sleep hygiene guidance. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing their sleep quality, sleepiness, and overall health at the start and six months after the intervention. The primary goals are to determine if the book leads to greater improvements in sleep issues and overall health compared to traditional advice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from shift work disorder.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various interventions for shift work disorder, the specific use of a self-help book as a primary intervention is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Symptoms suggesting shift work disorder * Health care worker Exclusion Criteria: * Below 18 years
Where it's running
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University of Bergen
Bergen, Hordaland, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bjørn Bjorvatn, PhD
- Email: bjorn.bjorvatn@uib.no
- Phone: +4791140269
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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.