Impostor syndrome may cloud Anesthesiologists' minds, study warns

NCT ID NCT07648576

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fusun Gozen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study surveys anesthesiologists to explore whether feelings of being a fraud (impostor phenomenon) are linked to everyday memory and attention lapses. Participants complete online questionnaires about impostor feelings, cognitive failures, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and workload. The goal is to understand if these psychological factors pose a hidden risk to patient safety.

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 a link is found, it could point to ways to improve patient safety by addressing psychological factors in anesthesiologists.
What could go wrong: This is an observational survey, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other medical specialties.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Burnout, Professional Burnout, Psychological imposter syndrome insomnia occupation-related stress disorder subjective cognitive decline

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BURNOUT, PROFESSIONAL COGNITIVE COMPLAINTS IMPOSTOR PHENOMENON

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Türkiye

Bursa, 16310, Turkey (Türkiye)

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