Night shifts tied to early heart trouble? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07331233
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This observational study will check 60 healthcare workers for early signs of heart stiffness (diastolic dysfunction) and compare those who work night shifts to those who don't. Participants will fill out questionnaires and get an ultrasound of their heart. The goal is to see if shift work is linked to heart changes, which could lead to better 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 study could identify shift work as a risk factor for early heart changes, pointing toward better screening or schedule adjustments for healthcare workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that only looks at one hospital. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to other groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
those who need night work and those who dont
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Healthcare workers at our hospital
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