Night shift Workers' weight gain mystery under investigation
NCT ID NCT06288568
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand why night shift work is linked to obesity. Researchers will compare 1000 night shift and day workers across five European countries, measuring body composition, diet, and biological markers like hormones and inflammation. The goal is to uncover the mechanisms behind weight gain in shift workers to inform future prevention strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could identify key factors that cause weight gain in shift workers, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all shift workers.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Vienna
RECRUITINGVienna, State of Vienna, 1090, Austria
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