Melatonin in doctors and nurses working nightshifts

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Doctors and nurses working nightshifts; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15529655
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Aberdeen/NHS Grampian (UK)

Brief Summary

2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33192634/ results (added 17/11/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-02-22
• Study Completion: 2018-03-30
• Last Update Posted: 22 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

1. Either sex
2. Non-smokers
3. Not taking regular medicine
4. No health complaints
5. Doctor or nurse working two series of night shifts at least 4 weeks apart

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
2. Breastfeeding
3. Use of sedatives, hypnotics, herbal remedies, sleeping pills
4. Taking medication except oral contraceptives

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary endpoint is successful completion of the trial, defined as recruitment, randomisation and protocol completion of 25 individuals i.e., both arms of the crossover design.