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Immune Status After Being on Call for 24 Hrs
Sponsor: University of Chicago
Summary
Sleep deprivation is a prevalent problem in modern societies. Sleep deprivation can cause hormonal changes, such as an increase in cortisol, as well as inflammation. Animal studies have shown an increase in inflammatory cytokine production following sleep deprivation. Additionally, humans experiencing sleep deprivation may experience a decrease in natural killer cells and lymphocytes. Physicians, particularly those in surgical specialties, are often subjected to sleep deprivation as part of their medical residency training. This study hypothesizes that after 24-hour shifts, there is an increase in inflammatory response and impairment of the immune response against unspecific activation. This proposal aims to provide insight into the impact of sleep deprivation on the immune system of surgery residents by characterizing the phenotype and function of immune cells, as well as their correlation with biometric data.
Official title: Impact of a 24-hour Shift Call on the Immune Status of Surgery Residents
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-10-17
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2025-12-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Blood Sample Collection
To characterize the phenotype and function of immune cells in surgery residents before and after a 24-hour shift, and before and after a month of being "on call". Along with to investigate the relationship between sleep deprivation, physical activity, and different immune responses.
Actigraph (GT9X-BT) Monitor
Participants will be asked to wear their monitor every day for a week. The monitor will collect their step count, sleep and heart rate automatically. Participants will return their monitor at visit 5 (day 30) of the study.
Locations (1)
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States