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What makes young doctors burn out or stay? a major study follows residents for answers

NCT ID NCT07707453

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Fribourg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows about 800 internal medicine residents in Switzerland over several years to track their well-being, mental health, and career decisions. Participants complete annual surveys covering stress, burnout, depression, sleep, empathy, and work-life balance. The goal is to understand what factors influence whether residents stay in general internal medicine or leave, and how distress affects their professional lives.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify key factors that help or harm resident well-being, pointing toward ways to support doctors and reduce burnout.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all residency programs or countries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological depressive disorder Fatigue insomnia occupation-related stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BURNOUT SYNDROME DEPRESSION DISORDER EMPATHY FATIGUE SYMPTOM INSOMNIA PERCEIVED STRESS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHUV - University Hospital

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    Lausanne, Switzerland

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  • HFR - Hôpital Cantonal

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    Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland

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  • Inselspital - University Hospital

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    Bern, Switzerland

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