Improving Metabolic & Mental Health in Female Healthcare Shift Workers
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Sleep, Inadequate, Overweight and Obesity, Work Related Stress, Healthy Lifestyle
In brief
Circadian rhythm disruption caused by shift work alters metabolic and hormonal pathways, which accelerates chronic disease onset, leading to decreased quality and quantity of life. Preclinical studies indicate that optimizing nutrient and sleep/rest timing can mitigate these effects. Female nightshift healthcare workers will be recruited to participate in a randomized crossover trial in which participants will be expected to follow the prescribed lifestyle intervention for eight weeks during the first or second eight-week periods of the study.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06158204
- Run by
- Auburn University
- People needed
- 13
- Starts
- 2024-01-02
- Expected to finish
- 2025-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-01-08
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Female
- 18-50 years old
- BMI between 27 and 40 kg/m2
- >6 months in current predominantly night shift (average 30+ hours/week) schedule
- Can read and speak English
- Willing to correspond with study staff using smartphone technologies
You may not qualify if…
- Pregnant or undergoing hormonal treatment for fertility
- Major changes in any prescription medications within 3 months
- Major surgeries in last 3 months
- Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes or other major endocrine diseases
- Diagnosed food allergies or significant dietary limitations
- Currently engaged in intensive weight loss program
- Minimal medically necessary radiation exposure within the last year
Where it is running
- Auburn University — Auburn, Alabama, United States
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