Glucose Levels as a Biomarker for Stress in Firefighters
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Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Matthew Thiese, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · [email protected]
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What this trial measures
- Change in Blood Glucose Levels Following Emergency Dispatch2 Weeks
Blood glucose levels will be continuously monitored every minute using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Glucose levels immediately before and after emergency dispatch calls will be compared to changes indicative of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation. The magnitude and frequency of glucose level increases will be analyzed to determine the physiological response to emergency dispatch events.
- Association Between Perceived Stress and Blood Glucose Response to Emergency Dispatch2 Weeks
Firefighters will self-report perceived stress levels for emergency dispatch calls. The three most stressful calls during their shift and the three most stressful events during their off-shift periods will be identified. The relationship between perceived stress ratings and changes in blood glucose levels following emergency dispatch will be analyzed to assess the impact of emotional stress on sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation.