Randomised controlled trial of a light intervention to enhance alertness and performance in healthy night shift workers.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Alertness, mood and cognitive performance in healthy human volunteers.; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000097044
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

(1) Male and female adults aged 18 to 65 years inclusive.
(2) Healthy.
(3) Engaged in 5 or more night shifts per month.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) Individuals who report high caffeine, nicotine and/or alcohol intake. (2) Individuals who screen positive for drugs of abuse following comprehensive urine toxicological analysis. (3) Women who are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant during the study period. (4) A history of alcohol/drug dependence. (5) Current, recent (<3 months) or chronic history of use of drugs or medication that affect the central nervous system (except non-steroid topical creams, oral contraceptives and occasional use of mild pain killers). (6) History of psychiatric illness on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM IV Axis 1). (7) History of cardiovascular disease. (8) Abnormal sleep patterns/sleep disorders. (9) Auditory defects (accepted if corrected with hearing aids). (10) Any form of photophobia including drug-induced, epilepsy, seizures, vertigo or migraine. (12) Individuals with diseases of the visual system. (13) Females who are not taking a medically approved form of birth control.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified