Impact of Shift Work on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism of Hospital Workers
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Observational Study
ChronodisruptionShift Work DisorderGlucose and Lipid Metabolism
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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No Study Drug
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 67
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
48 (estimated)
Sponsor
Olga Ramich (formerly Pivovarova) · Other
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The aim of the study is to evaluate circadian glucose, activity and dietary rhythms, as well as metabolic and cardiovascular risk associated with night shift work, sleep quality and well-being in a cohort of hospital staff, comparing employees with night shifts to employees without night shifts.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 67
* Male or female
* Currently employed
* Body-Mass-Index (BMI) \<40 kg/m2
* Working hours ≥28 hours/week
* Employees working night shifts (group A): (1) Working night shifts for \>1 year, (2) at least two night shifts within the 2-week observation period
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 67
* Male or female
* Currently employed
* Body-Mass-Index (BMI) \<40 kg/m2
* Working hours ≥28 hours/week
* Employees working night shifts (group A): (1) Working night shifts for \>1 year, (2) at least two night shifts within the 2-week observation period
* Employees not working night shifts (group B): No night shifts for \>1 year
* Capable of giving consent
* Health insurance
* Good knowledge of German
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy and breastfeeding
* Special diets, e.g. intermittent fasting
* Severe acute or chronic illnesses, e.g. type 1 diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease, heart attack within the last 6 months, stroke or systemic infections, current cancer or cancer within the last 2 years
* Bariatric surgery
* Hereditary or acquired blood clotting disorders
* Severe mental illnesses, e.g. depression, addiction or eating disorders (individual assessment by study staff, if necessary after consultation with a doctor)
* Holiday in a different time zone (≥ 2 hours time difference) one month before study participation or within the 2-week observation phase
* Participation in another study that could influence the results of the current study
* Special drug therapies that could influence the study results (individual assessment by study staff, if necessary after consultation with a physician)
* Physical or mental difficulties in understanding and following instructions from study staff
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