Assessing the Impact of Rotational and Shift Work on Sleep, Activity, Energy Balance, and Food Choice in Adults

Launched by MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND · Dec 7, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different work schedules, like shift work and rotational work, affect sleep, activity levels, and food choices in adults over 30. Shift work is becoming more common, especially in places like Newfoundland, and there's growing concern about its impact on health, including issues like heart disease and diabetes. The study will involve 45 participants divided into three groups: shift workers, rotational workers, and daytime workers. Participants will wear a watch that tracks their physical activity and sleep for a week, report their food intake using a web tool, and fill out some questionnaires about their lifestyle and wellbeing.

To be eligible, participants need to be at least 30 years old, currently employed, and able to wear the tracking watch for seven days. The study will include two visits to a lab where participants will provide some basic health information and get instructions on using the watch and food tracking tool. This trial aims to gather real-life data to better understand how different work patterns influence overall health and lifestyle choices. If you're interested or think you might qualify, this could be a great opportunity to contribute to important research!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. 30 years of age or older.
• • 2. Should be able to wear a watch for seven days.
• • 3. Should be working.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Shifts less than 4.5 hours or shifts longer than 14 hours will not be considered.
• • 2. Being pregnant.
• • 3. Currently being breastfeeding.
• • 4. Having a child less than 1 year old at home.
• • 5. Travelled across time zones in the last four weeks.
• • 6. No change in medication in the last six months for any previous ongoing medical condition (by self-reported health history).

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