U.S., Oct. 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07217769) titled 'Effects of Operational Naps on Blood Pressure and Performance Among Night Shift Workers' on Oct. 02.
Brief Summary: Night shift work schedules disrupt sleep and have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. Most who work in public safety occupations and in healthcare work night shifts. These workers experience abnormal blood pressure during night shifts and are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Napping during night shifts can help to restore blood pressure patterns to a more normal pattern and may help to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. Naps may also have an impact on alertness and performance immediately upon wak...