Night shift nurses may face weaker bones, study suggests

NCT ID NCT05091021

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study followed 59 nurses during their first year of work to see if night shifts harm bone health. Researchers measured bone density and markers of bone turnover in night shift nurses compared to day shift nurses. The goal was to understand if shift work increases the risk of osteoporosis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

circadian rhythm sleep disorder circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type osteoporosis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CU Anschutz

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States