Clinical trials: Night Shift Work, open to volunteers
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder of Shift Work Type, Metabolic Disease
Impact of Circulating and Tissue-specific Lipids on Vascular Function and Insulin Sensitivity in Chronic Night Shift Workers
People who experience repeated bouts of circadian misalignment, such as shift workers, are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to daytime workers.
- Conditions
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder of Shift Work Type, Metabolic Disease, Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- SHINE (NCT06550115)
- Testing
- Time-restricted eating, Control eating
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Night Shift Work, Sickness Absence
Night Work Hours Reduction Trial
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of reducing weekly working hours among employees working night shifts regularly from 38 hours 15 minutes to 36 hours on payroll-based, objective working-hour…
- Trial name
- WHRedu (NCT07848607)
- Testing
- Reduced Working Hours (from 38h15minutes to 36h)
- Where
- 3 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
Night Shift Work, Obesity & Overweight
Shift Workers' Health Behavior Action Program Across Europe
This study evaluates the effects of a Combined Lifestyle Intervention Program (CLIP) on sleep, lifestyle behaviors, obesity risk and health in night-shift workers.
- Conditions
- Night Shift Work, Obesity & Overweight, Circadian Misalignment
- Trial name
- SHAPE (NCT07631767)
- Testing
- Combined Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Obesity, Shift-work Disorder
Night Shift Work and Biomarkers of Obesity Risk in Hospital and Industry Workers
Shift work is a well-known risk factor for the development of overweight and obesity, which may lead to downstream effects such as increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases and cancer.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Shift-work Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Trial name
- Shift2Health (NCT06288568)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vienna
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
A Pilot of a Personalized Circadian mHealth to Improve Sleep in Night Shift Workers
The goal of this project is to establish the evidence base for equitable accessibility and implementation of the precision sleep medicine mobile application, SHIFT.
- Trial name
- SAIL (NCT06809335)
- Testing
- Personalized circadian mHealth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Dietary Habits
Dietary Intervention to Mitigate Adverse Consequences of Night Work
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether our dietary intervention can prevent or lessen the negative health effects of night shift work in healthy participants.
- Trial name
- NCT04868526
- Testing
- dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Airway Management, Tracheal Intubation
Effect of Night Shift Versus Daytime Duty on Tracheal Intubation Complications and Duration in Surgical Patients
Airway management is one of the most critical steps of anesthesia, and its complications can be life-threatening. Reduced staffing, differences in personnel experience, and physical and mental fatigue during off-hours (evenings…
- Conditions
- Airway Management, Tracheal Intubation, Intubation Complications, General Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT07823179
- Testing
- Tracheal Intubation
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Merve Yazici Kara
Shift-work Disorder
EMS Providers' Health Initiative Study
This study aims to explore dietary factors that influence glycemic control in night shift EMS providers and to test the feasibility of a dietary intervention among these providers.
- Trial name
- NCT05153759
- Testing
- Meal service
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Shift Work
Effects of Operational Naps on Blood Pressure and Performance Among Night Shift Workers
Night shift work schedules disrupt sleep and have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. Most who work in public safety occupations and in healthcare work night shifts.
- Trial name
- EONN (NCT07217769)
- Testing
- No-nap, 15-min nap, 30-min nap
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Gingivitis, Circadian Rhythm Disruption
Circadian Clock Proteins in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Individuals With and Without Circadian Rhythm Disruption
This prospective cross-sectional clinical study aims to investigate the relationship between circadian rhythm disruption and periodontal inflammation by evaluating circadian clock protein levels, inflammatory (IL-1beta) and…
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, Circadian Rhythm Disruption, Periodontal Inflammation, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type
- Trial name
- Nursma-CIRC-HG (NCT07592052)
- Testing
- Standard Periodontal Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Sleep Deprivation, Menstrual Cycle
The Effects of Night Shift Work on Health Across the Menstrual Cycle
The study aims to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation on women's health across different phases of the menstrual cycle.
- Conditions
- Sleep Deprivation, Menstrual Cycle, Brain Health, Metabolism
- Trial name
- MENSLEEP (NCT06683248)
- Testing
- Investigate sleep deprivation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Sleep Disorder
Impact of Relaxation Sessions Using a Virtual Reality Application on the Sleep Quality of Caregivers Working Night Shifts
This project aims to evaluate the impact of relaxation sessions conducted using a virtual reality device on the sleep quality of night-shift healthcare workers.
- Trial name
- Luciole (NCT07395323)
- Testing
- Arm 1: Experimental (VR) Intervention: Virtual reality sessions, Arm 2: Control (No VR / Standard Care)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier St Anne
Breast Neoplasms Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Night Shift Workers - Implementation of a Personalized Consultation
This study evaluates adherence to a personalized prevention plan in female night shift workers at increased risk of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NIGHT-SCAN (NCT07630935)
- Testing
- Personalized Prevention Plan
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Skin Cancer
DNA Repair Activity in the Skin of Day and Night Shift Workers
The purpose of this study is to test how the skin of night shift workers responds to artificial sunlight (ultraviolet B radiation; UVB) at two different times of the day in comparison to normal day shift workers.
- Trial name
- NCT04122456
- Testing
- Ultraviolet B Radiation, No Ultraviolet B Radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wright State University
Type 2 Diabetes, Shift-work Disorder
Effects of an Evening PROtein PrEload on Metabolic Health in Night ShIfT Workers (PROPENSITy)
This study will compare the effects of a whey protein supplement or a placebo consumed before the evening meal on health outcomes in night shift workers.
- Trial name
- PROPENSITy (NCT04869098)
- Testing
- whey protein
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Adelaide
Obesity & Overweight, Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Effects of Akkermansia Muciniphila and Berberine Supplementation on Insulin Sensitivity in Night-shift Workers
Night shift work is associated with an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disorders, largely due to circadian misalignment, disrupted sleep, and altered eating patterns.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Gut Microbiota Modulation, Prediabetes (Insulin Resistance, Impaired Glucose Tolerance)
- Trial name
- Shift2Health (NCT07440147)
- Testing
- Verum (A)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FH Joanneum Gesellschaft mbH
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Night-shift Work and Breast Cancer
Scientific evidence established about the effects of night work on health both in the short term (insomnia, excessive sleepiness, difficulty concentrating or lack of energy) and in the long term (moderately high risk of…
- Trial name
- BC-NSW-02/2023 (NCT06786949)
- Testing
- Questionnaire, Blood samples for biomarker measurement
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Healthy Volunteers (HV)
Effects of a Sleep Education Program on the Health Status of Healthcare Workers Working 12-hour Alternating Day-night Shifts
In a context of seeking a better balance between personal and professional life and labor shortages, the use of 12-hour alternating day-night shifts has become more common in work organizations, particularly in healthcare…
- Trial name
- SLEEPMORE (NCT07326579)
- Testing
- Sleep educational
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Shift-work Disorder
Impact of Night Shift Work on Dietary Habits Among Intensive Care and Emergency Healthcare Workers (NUTRINIGHT)
Night shift work is an essential component of healthcare systems, particularly in intensive care units and emergency departments, where continuous patient monitoring and rapid clinical decision-making are required.
- Trial name
- NCT07394283
- Testing
- Healthcare Night Shift Workers
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 245 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Cardiovascular Diseases, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type
Effect of a Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract (GSPE) on LDL Cholesterol Levels in Rotating Night Shift Workers
The physiological processes of the body present daily oscillations called circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is essential for maintaining the vital functions of organisms, intervening directly and indirectly in a multitude of…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type, Cholesterol Level, High
- Trial name
- CIRCAFENOL (NCT06422741)
- Testing
- grape seed proanthocyanidin extract
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Eurecat