Night shift Workers' gut bugs under the microscope

NCT ID NCT03221517

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at how working night shifts changes the bacteria in your gut, which might increase the risk of certain diseases. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria of 12 healthy male night shift workers and day workers over time. The goal is to understand how sleep and work schedules affect the body's natural daily rhythms and overall health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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