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Circadian Rhythm and Health in Heavy Industry Shift Workers
Sponsor: Istanbul Gedik University
Summary
Shift work can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm, which may negatively affect sleep, musculoskeletal health, and quality of life. Heavy industry workers who perform rotating or night shifts may be particularly vulnerable to these health problems. This cross-sectional observational study will evaluate circadian rhythm characteristics, musculoskeletal pain, sleep quality, and quality of life among heavy industry shift workers. Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing chronotype, musculoskeletal symptoms, sleep quality, and quality of life. The study will examine the associations between chronotype and these health outcomes and compare the results across different chronotype groups. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of the health effects of shift work and support the development of occupational health strategies for shift workers
Official title: Investigation of Circadian Rhythm, Musculoskeletal Pain, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life Among Heavy Industry Shift Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
220
Start Date
2026-07-20
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Interventions
Questionnaire-Based Assessment
Participants will complete validated self-administered questionnaires to assess chronotype, musculoskeletal pain, sleep quality, and quality of life. No therapeutic intervention will be administered.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Gedik University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)