Sleepless in scrubs: study probes how All-Nighters weaken Surgeons' defenses

NCT ID NCT06636318

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

Summary

This study looks at how working a 24-hour shift affects the immune system of surgery residents. Researchers will measure changes in immune cells and inflammation before and after the shift. The goal is to understand the health risks of sleep deprivation in medical professionals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sleep Deprivation

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • The University of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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