Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 3R01HL168081-03S1
Impact of circulating and tissue-specific lipids on vascular function and insulin sensitivity in chronic night shift workers
Recipient
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Award Amount
$197,274.00
Ceiling
$197,274.00
Awarded
June 04, 2026
Identifier
3R01HL168081-03S1
A research project funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute to study the effects of time-restricted eating on vascular function and insulin sensitivity in night shift workers, aiming to reduce cardiometabolic disease risk.
Description
This project aims to improve the cardiometabolic health of free-living shift workers by testing a circadian-based eating model (time-restricted eating; TRE) to reduce lipids in circulation and improve blood pressure, vascular function, insulin sensitivity, and glucose homeostasis. The study will conduct a randomized crossover trial in 50 non-rotating night shift workers with overweight or obesity, assessing the impact of TRE on various health markers to identify mechanisms to counter impairments caused by shift work.