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Solriamfetol Boosts Alertness for Early-Morning Workers

1/29/2026

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Mass General Brigham reports solriamfetol (Sunosi) helps early-morning shift workers with shift work disorder stay alert.
A clinical trial involved 78 participants with excessive sleepiness.
Participants taking solriamfetol for four weeks showed significant improvements in wakefulness and productivity.
Early-morning workers face unique challenges as they wake when their bodies want to sleep.
The findings suggest solriamfetol could enhance performance and safety, with further research planned on overnight shifts.

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Story summary

Mass General Brigham reports solriamfetol (Sunosi) helps early-morning shift workers with shift work disorder stay alert.
A clinical trial involved 78 participants with excessive sleepiness.
Participants taking solriamfetol for four weeks showed significant improvements in wakefulness and productivity.
Early-morning workers face unique challenges as they wake when their bodies want to sleep.
The findings suggest solriamfetol could enhance performance and safety, with further research planned on overnight shifts.