Shift Worker Intervention for Sleep Health (SWISH – CBT-I adapted for nights)
Summary
This randomized controlled trial is testing whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can be adapted to the unique challenges of night-shift work. The program is delivered via telehealth and tailored for nurses who sleep during the day after overnight shifts, with adjustments to the timing of sleep strategies and behavior planning. Researchers will measure changes in sleep efficiency and insomnia severity to see if this adapted approach is as effective as traditional CBT-I. The trial is registered but has not yet published results.
Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls
Insomnia is common among people who work nights, but most treatments are designed for daytime sleepers. By tailoring CBT-I to post-shift sleep, this study aims to give night workers access to a proven, non-medication approach that actually fits their schedules. If effective, it could become a practical tool for improving sleep quality and reducing the long-term toll of night work.
Notes
Field delivery; nursing population.