Evaluating Worksite Sleep Health Coaching in Firefighters: The Sleep Assistance for Firefighters Study
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Nov 8, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Insufficient sleep is a major public health crisis in the United States and worldwide, disproportionately affecting shift workers and other at-risk groups. Firefighters are one such group at heightened risk for disturbed sleep. Almost half of career firefighters report short sleep and poor sleep quality, and 35-40% of firefighters screen positive for a sleep disorder.
Evidence-based sleep health interventions are available and highly effective in eliciting behavioral change. The American College of Physicians recommends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) as the first-line tre...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Required to be employed as career (paid), uniformed fire service workers that must work in a participating fire agency.
- • Must have moderate or more severe levels of sleep disturbances \[item-level calibrated T-score of 55 or higher on the 8-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sleep Disturbance (SD) questionnaire\].
- • Must have private access to a computer or phone for sleep health coaching.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Children younger than 18 years of age.
About University Of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and studies. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise to explore new therapeutic approaches and enhance patient outcomes. Committed to ethical research practices and community engagement, the University of Arizona fosters an environment that promotes scientific discovery and the translation of research findings into clinical applications. Its clinical trial initiatives encompass a wide range of medical disciplines, reflecting the institution's mission to improve health and well-being locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported