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NCT05559762 | Not yet recruiting | Circadian Rhythm; Inversion

Impact of Night Shift Work on 24-hour Blood Glucose Levels
Sponsor:

Lincoln Memorial University

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Lindsey Miller

Brief Summary:

This study will determine whether nurses regularly working night shifts have elevated 24-hour glucose levels compared to nurses regularly working day shifts, using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

Condition or disease

Circadian Rhythm; Inversion

Metabolic Disease

Study Type : Observational
Estimated Enrollment : 30 participants
Official Title : Impact of Regular Night Shift Work on 24-hour Blood Glucose Levels in Nurses
Actual Study Start Date : October 2022
Estimated Primary Completion Date : March 2023
Estimated Study Completion Date : June 2023

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • • RNs working at least a 0.6 FTE and 12-hour night or day shift (not able to alternate between days and nights) for at least the past two months
  • Free from presence of uncontrolled chronic illness and specifically prediabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (but not including history of gestational diabetes) and not currently taking any glucose-lowering or steroid medication
  • Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • English speaking and able to provide informed consent
  • Must own and know how to operate a Smartphone
  • Must be willing and able to wear two small sensors attached by adhesive for the study duration, the Fibion SENS activity monitor and the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor
  • Must regularly consume food during shifts and refrain from actively attempting weight loss during the study duration
  • Must work only one job at the time of study participation
Impact of Night Shift Work on 24-hour Blood Glucose Levels

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