Impact of 24-hour shifts on immune function in surgery residents

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effects of sleep deprivation on the immune system of surgery residents who work 24-hour shifts. It aims to assess changes in inflammatory responses and immune cell function by analyzing blood samples and biometric data. The study hypothesizes that sleep deprivation leads to increased inflammatory cytokines and decreased immune cell activity, providing valuable insights into the health implications for medical professionals under such conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy subjects
* Surgery residents in a 24-hour shift rotation
* Gender of subjects: Males and females
* Age of subjects: 18 years old and older
* Racial and Ethnic Origin: Any race or ethnicity

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unwilling/unable to sign informed consent
* Vulnerable Subjects/Subject Capacity to provide consent

Where it's running

• The University of Chicago
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Angelica Perez-Gutierrez, MD — University of Chicago
• Study coordinator: Angelica Perez-Gutierrez, MD
• Email: rperezgutierrez@bsd.uchicago.edu
• Phone: 773-834-5087

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.