Improving Metabolic & Mental Health in Female Healthcare Shift Workers (NCT06158204) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving Metabolic & Mental Health in Female Healthcare Shift Workers
United States13 participantsStarted 2024-01-02
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.