Effect of a Wrist-worn Device That Produces a Small Vibration on Sleep and Performance That Can Occur During and After Night Shift Work

Description

The overarching goal of this research study is to determine "proof of concept" of effect of a non-invasive sleep aid device on sleep and performance during sleep opportunities (naps) that occur during and after simulated night shift work. Aim 1: To determine the effect of the ApolloNeuro device on sleep duration, sleep architecture, blood pressure, heart rate variability, and subjective ratings of sleep quality during and after simulated night shift work. Aim 2: To determine the effect of the ApolloNeuro device on post-sleep psychomotor performance.

Conditions

Sleep Duration, Psychomotor Performance

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The overarching goal of this research study is to determine "proof of concept" of effect of a non-invasive sleep aid device on sleep and performance during sleep opportunities (naps) that occur during and after simulated night shift work. Aim 1: To determine the effect of the ApolloNeuro device on sleep duration, sleep architecture, blood pressure, heart rate variability, and subjective ratings of sleep quality during and after simulated night shift work. Aim 2: To determine the effect of the ApolloNeuro device on post-sleep psychomotor performance.

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Effect of a Wrist-worn Device That Produces a Small Vibration on Sleep and Performance That Can Occur During and After Night Shift Work

Condition
Sleep Duration
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15261

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. are 18 years of age or older;
  • 2. have not been diagnosed or told by a healthcare clinician that they have a medical condition that may impact their blood pressure or cardiovascular health/system;
  • 3. can abstain from smoking tobacco or chewing tobacco / nicotine products during the protocol and data collection;
  • 4. can abstain from alcohol and moderate to high intensity exercise during the protocol and data collection;
  • 5. are not prescribed medications or take over the counter medications that may impact blood pressure or heart rate (a team physician will review any reported medications identified during screening);
  • 6. do not have a physical condition that may interfere with application of non-invasive devices on the wrist, upper arm, or chest for purposes of data collection with non-invasive devices;
  • 7. feel that they can avoid working and complete the study protocol without interruption.
  • 8. a public safety or healthcare shift worker based on standard licensing / certification requirements in the state of Pennsylvania.
  • 1. a medical condition or diagnosis that may impact their blood pressure or heart rate;
  • 2. taking any standing medications or prescriptions, other than over the counter medications or contraceptives, that may impact their blood pressure or heart rate;
  • 3. are unable to adhere to the study protocol that involves abstaining from alcohol, tobacco products (nicotine), and moderate to intense exercise during the study protocol and data collection periods;
  • 4. have a physical condition that may limit use of non-invasive devices applied to the wrist, upper arm, or chest for data collection purposes.
  • 5. being pregnant.
  • 6. "heavy" alcohol use as defined by the CDC (8 or more drinks per week in women or 15 or more drinks per week in men)?

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Daniel Patterson, PhD, NRP,

Paul D Patterson, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

2026-01-31