A Change in Diet May Decrease the Negative Consequences of Chronic Sleep Deprivation

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Conditions studied: Sleep Deprivation

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not a low calorie, low glycemic index diet with omega-3 fatty acid supplements can prevent some of the negative consequences of sleep deprivation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00123214

Run by

St. Vincent's Medical Center

People needed

18

Starts

2004-09-01

Expected to finish

2005-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2006-06-27

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Medical resident in good standing at Cabrini Medical Center or Saint Vincent's Hospital, NY.
• Must be scheduled for two consecutive weeks of night shift work.

You may not qualify if…

• Febrile illness
• Smoker
• Food allergies of any kind
• Taking any prescription medication
• History of diabetes or thyroid dysfunction
• Body mass index (BMI)>30
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Saint Vincent's Hospital — New York, New York, United States

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