Night shift may weaken bones, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT05074277

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether a few nights of simulated shift work can temporarily change how the body builds and breaks down bone. Twenty healthy adults aged 20-40 were monitored during two short hospital stays. The goal was to see if night work disrupts bone turnover and whether returning to normal sleep reverses the effect.

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Locations

  • CU Anschutz

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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