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NCT04868526 Dietary Intervention to Mitigate Adverse Consequences of Night Work

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NCT ID NCT04868526
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Brigham and Women's Hospital
Condition Dietary Habits
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 24 participants
Start Date 2023-03-29
Primary Completion 2026-09-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
dietary intervention

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 24 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-29 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-01.

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Brief Summary

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. Participants will: * complete 2 inpatient stays * be provided with identical meals * have frequent blood draws * provide urine, saliva, stool and rectal swab samples

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18-45 yr old * BMI 20.0-29.9 * European/Hispanic/African-American ancestry * No acute, chronic or debilitating medical conditions (e.g. metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, cancers, etc.) Exclusion Criteria: * Currently smoking/vaping or 5 or more years of smoking/vaping * History of drug or alcohol dependency * History of psychiatric illness or disorder

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Megan Munn

✉ mmunn@bwh.harvard.edu

📞 6175258259

Principal Investigator

Frank Scheer, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04868526 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Dietary Habits. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04868526 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04868526 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mmunn@bwh.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04868526 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04868526 clinical trial?

NCT04868526 is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital. The principal investigator is Frank Scheer, PhD at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.

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