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