whey protein: Protein drink containing 30g whey protein isolate powder (dissolved in water) consumed 1-1.5 hr prior to their main evening meal every day for 12 days, No other advice will be given.
Placebo: Energy-matched mixed-nutrient placebo drink consumed 1-1.5 hr prior to their main evening meal every day for 12 days. No other advice will be given.
Study summary
This study will compare the effects of a whey protein supplement or a placebo consumed before the evening meal on health outcomes in night shift workers.
Eligibility
Sex
FEMALE
Min age
35 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female
* Night shift workers (with a minimum of 6 months in their current shift work schedule)
* 35-65 years
* BMI 28.0-35.0 kg/m2; waist circumference \> 80cm
* Weight stable in the past 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those working standard day time hours only, or those who work less than three to four night shifts per fortnight on average
* Personal history and/or diagnosis of: diabetes, cancer, major psychiatric disorders, liver disease, gastro-intestinal surgery or disease (including malabsorption), eating disorders, anaemia, insomnia or cardiovascular disease, and/or any other condition deemed unstable by the study physician
* Taking medications known to alter body composition or metabolism, including (but not limited to): any medication used to lower blood glucose or antidiabetic medications (metformin, sulfonylureas, Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues \[i.e. exenatide\], thiazolidinediones or DPP-IV inhibitors \[i.e. 'gliptins'\]), medications affecting weight, appetite or gut motility (i.e. diuretics, domperidone, cisapride, orlistat, phentermine, topiramate)
* Participants who are taking stable doses (i.e. \> 12 months) of androgenic medications (i.e. testosterone) or SSRI's will not be excluded. Personal history/diagnosis (self-reported) of diabetes (type 1 or 2), major psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, eating disorders), gastrointestinal disorders, haematological disorders (i.e. thalassemia, iron-deficiency anaemia) insomnia, or any other medical condition, deemed unstable by the study physician
* Pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Those who have lost or gained \>5% of body weight in the last 6 months
* Those who consume four or more standard drinks on a single occasion at a 'daily or almost daily' occurrence
* current smokers of cigarettes/marijuana/e-cigarettes/vaporisers
* unable to comprehend the study protocol (i.e. due to English language or cognitive difficulties)
Primary outcome measure(s)
Glycaemic response — 12 days (3 hours meal test) Change in glucose (AUC) following a standard breakfast
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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