Shifting the Risk Study (Investigating meal timing and heart health in shift workers)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular disease; Diabetes; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes; Inflammatory and Immune System - Normal development and function of the immune system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000791336
• Lead Sponsor: A/Prof Maxine Bonham

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-05-30
• Study Completion: 2018-10-11
• Last Update Posted: 7 December 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 19

Inclusion Criteria

Night shift workers (working at least 4 night shifts per fortnight) with abdominal obesity.

Exclusion Criteria

- Day time workers
- Have been working night shift for less than one consecutive year
- Working less than 4 night shifts per fortnight on average
- Waist circumference below 80 cm (all females), below 94 cm (Non-Asian males) or below 90 cm (Asian males)
- Diagnosed with diabetes, high blood lipids or cardiovascular disease
- Taking medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood lipids, cardiovascular disease or those known to alter body composition or metabolism (e.g.: thyroxin, insulin sensitisers, glucocorticoids or anti-depressants).
- Pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Those who consume 4 or more standard drinks on one occasion, at a daily or almost daily occurrence

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified