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
Trial Information
Current as of January 21, 2025
Unknown status
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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!
Gender
ALL
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).
Trial Officials
Scott Harding
Principal Investigator
Memorial University of Newfoundland
About Memorial University Of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland is a distinguished academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare and medical research through innovative clinical trials. As a leading sponsor, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise to conduct rigorous studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and understanding complex health conditions. Committed to ethical research practices and community engagement, Memorial University fosters collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that its clinical trials contribute valuable insights to the field of medicine while enhancing the quality of life for individuals in Newfoundland and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
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