Blood vessel health and stress in emergency responders
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how shift work affects blood vessel function and oxidative stress in emergency medical responders. It may help understand why first responders have higher risk for heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are an active first responder like an EMT or paramedic who works rotating shifts
- You have been working shift work for at least 1 year
- You work at least 4 night shifts per month
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 35
- Your resting blood pressure is less than 140/90 mmHg
- You do not have any chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or cancer
- You do not have a sleep disorder or take sleep aids like melatonin or Ambien
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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