Eye doctors under the microscope: do 60-Hour shifts harm performance?
NCT ID NCT04959838
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks 30 eye doctors and residents in France to see how working up to 60 hours straight affects their stress levels, heart rate, and surgical skills. Researchers will measure heart rate variability, saliva stress markers, and sleep quality. The goal is to understand if long night shifts increase the risk of medical errors and long-term health problems.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could highlight the need for better work schedules to reduce stress and medical errors among eye doctors.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all doctors or settings. It measures stress markers, not direct health outcomes.
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CHU clermont-ferrand
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