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Official title DNA Repair Activity in the Skin of Day and Night Shift Workers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04122456
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to test how the skin of night shift workers responds to artificial sunlight (ultraviolet B radiation; UVB) at two different times of the day in comparison to normal day shift workers. After the skin biopsies are obtained, they will be brought to the laboratory to be exposed to UVB radiation and to measure UVB responses.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Male/Female
- Fair skin (Fitzpatrick types I and II)
- Age 18 to 40
- Able to comprehend procedures/risks
- Primarily work and are awake during normal daylight hours (6 am to 6 pm), or primarily work and are awake during night shifts hours (between the...
You likely can't join if
- Known photosensitivity
- Currently on photosensitizing medications
- Diabetes Mellitus
- On any hormonal agents (e.g., birth control pills)
- History of abnormal scarring
- History of skin infections
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male/Female
- Fair skin (Fitzpatrick types I and II)
- Age 18 to 40
- Able to comprehend procedures/risks
- Primarily work and are awake during normal daylight hours (6 am to 6 pm), or primarily work and are awake during night shifts hours (between the hours of 6 pm and 6 am) or may work a mixture of these shifts over the...
- Known photosensitivity
- Currently on photosensitizing medications
- Diabetes Mellitus
- On any hormonal agents (e.g., birth control pills)
- History of abnormal scarring
- History of skin infections
- History of skin cancers
- History of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea or insomnia
- Known allergy to lidocaine local anesthetic
- Pregnancy or nursing
- Other serious health issues
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Fairborn, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Fairborn, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.