Investigation of Circadian Rhythm, Musculoskeletal Pain, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life Among Heavy Industry Shift Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 220
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Shift work can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm, which may negatively affect sleep, musculoskeletal health, and quality of life. Heavy industry workers who perform rotating or night shifts may be particularly vulnerable to these health problems. This cross-sectional observational study will evaluate circadian rhythm characteristics, musculoskeletal pain, sleep quality, and quality of life among heavy industry shift workers. Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing chronotype, musculoskeletal symptoms, sleep quality, and quality of life. The study will examine the associations between chronotype and these health outcomes and compare the results across different chronotype groups. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of the health effects of shift work and support the development of occupational health strategies for shift workers
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Other
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Ages 18-65
- •Working in a shift system for at least 3 months
- •Agreeing to participate in the work voluntarily
- •Being a shift worker
Exclusion Criteria
- •Presence of using any medication that may affect alertness or muscle activity
Arms & Interventions
Heavy Industry Shift Workers
Heavy industry workers who perform shift work and will undergo a single questionnaire-based assessment.
Intervention: Questionnaire-Based Assessment (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)
Time Frame: At enrollment (single assessment)
The Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ) is a validated 19-item self-administered questionnaire used to determine an individual's chronotype (morning, intermediate, or evening type). Total scores range from 16 to 86. Higher scores indicate a greater preference for morningness, whereas lower scores indicate a greater preference for eveningness.
Secondary Outcomes
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)(At enrollment (single assessment))
- Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ)(At enrollment (single assessment))
- World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF)(At enrollment (single assessment))
Investigators
Amine Ataç
Asst. Prof.
Istanbul Gedik University