This study is finding out how a person’s genes and their behaviors influence the effect of night
work on physiological (how the body works) changes that may link to the higher risks for
diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases in night-shift workers. We also want to find out if
certain dietary patterns can help prevent or lessen the negative health effects of night work.
More information about the research is shown below.
Study Information:
Medical screening at no cost
3-4 short outpatient screening visits
Two 5-day in-laboratory stays at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Total duration of study: up to 16 weeks
Frequent blood sampling
Saliva, stool collections, rectal swabs
Be paid up to $4,000 + travel compensation for your participation
Eligibility Criteria:
18-45 years of age
White, Black and African American, or Hispanic ancestry
Body Mass Index 20.0 – 31.9 kg/m2
Healthy with no acute or chronic medical and psychiatric disorders
Non-smokers, no current tobacco or e-cigarette use
No drug or alcohol dependency
Not pregnant
To see if you are eligible, please fill out our online survey at https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=YLH7CXRHF7P3ELCT
