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NCT06985394
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Vascular Function and Oxidative Stress in Emergency Medical Responders

Sponsor: University of Delaware

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to characterize blood vessel function and oxidative stress (a harmful condition that damages cells and tissues) in emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does an overnight shift work in emergency medical technicians reduce blood vessel function and increase oxidative stress? 2. Can supplementing with antioxidants help reduce the negative effects of night shift work in emergency medical technicians? Researchers will compare antioxidants to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if antioxidants work in reducing the negative effects of night shift work in emergency medical technicians. Participants will: 1\. Report to the lab two separate times following an overnight shift to assess blood vessel functioning and oxidative stress 3. Take an antioxidant supplement or placebo during each night of shift work.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

20 Years - 40 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

45

Start Date

2025-05-14

Completion Date

2025-10

Last Updated

2025-05-22

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Antioxidant cocktail

Participants will take two doses of antioxidant supplements in capsule form during their overnight shift: the first dose at 7:00 PM, and the second dose 1.5 hour before their morning vascular function visit (post-shift). Each dose will consist of the following concentrations of antioxidants: 600 mg of α-lipoic acid, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, and 600 IU of vitamin E.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Participants will take two doses of antioxidant supplements in capsule form during their overnight shift: the first dose at 7:00 PM, and the second dose 1.5 hour before their morning vascular function visit (post-shift). Each dose will consist of placebo pills made from microcrystalline cellulose, designed to match the antioxidants in taste, color, and appearance.

Locations (1)

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware, United States