Exploring dietary impacts on night shift EMS providers' health
EMS Providers' Health Initiative Study
This study is testing how different diets can affect blood sugar levels in EMS workers who work night shifts to see if changing what they eat can help their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | State University of New York at Buffalo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Buffalo, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05153759 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how dietary factors affect glycemic control in emergency medical service (EMS) providers who work night shifts. It consists of two phases over three weeks, where participants will first provide health information and complete questionnaires. They will then wear a continuous glucose monitor and an activity monitor while documenting their food intake and stress levels. In the final week, participants will be randomized to consume meals with different protein to carbohydrate ratios during their night shifts to assess the feasibility of dietary interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are EMS providers who have worked night shifts for at least one year and provide patient care as their primary duty.
Not a fit: Patients with metabolic diseases, those on glucose-lowering medications, or individuals with certain dietary restrictions will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved dietary recommendations for night shift workers, enhancing their health and performance.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on dietary interventions for shift workers exist, this specific approach targeting EMS providers is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Emergency medical service (EMS) provider * Works night shift only for at least one year * Provides patient care as primary duty Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a metabolic disease (i.e. diabetes, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome) * Taking medication to lower blood glucose * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant * Diagnosis of kidney disease or impairment * Allergies or intolerances to study foods * Digestive disorder
Where this trial is running
Buffalo, New York
- University at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tegan H Mansouri, PhD
- Email: teganman@buffalo.edu
- Phone: 716-829-5596
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.