Can a night shift dull an ER Doctor's edge 24 hours later?

NCT ID NCT05250089

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether emergency physicians' non-technical skills—like leadership, communication, and decision-making—are impaired 24 hours after a night shift. Researchers will compare doctors' performance in simulated critical situations at two times: once after a night shift and once after a period without night shifts. The goal is to understand if sleep deprivation affects how well doctors manage crisis situations, which could inform safer work schedules.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Simulation-based assessment of emergency physicians' performance
What this could lead to: If performance drops after a night shift, it could inform scheduling to improve patient safety and doctor well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Also, simulation may not fully capture real-world performance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies

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

PERFORMANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Toulouse
RECRUITING

Toulouse, France

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