Night work may hit women and men differently, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07441265

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looks at whether being female or male changes how the body handles night shift work. Researchers will measure hunger, fullness, and blood sugar control in 36 healthy adults during simulated day and night shifts. The goal is to understand why shift work raises health risks and how to create better schedules for everyone.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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