Night shift Workers' gut bugs under the microscope
NCT ID NCT03221517
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looks at how working night shifts for many years might change the bacteria in your gut, which could affect your health. Researchers will compare 12 healthy male shift workers and day workers, tracking their gut bacteria, blood sugar, and daily habits. The goal is to understand if disrupted sleep and work schedules raise disease risk through changes in the microbiome.
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Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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