Could a surgeon's mental health impact your surgery outcome?

NCT ID NCT05732116

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Xijing Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in surgeons and anesthesiologists is linked to higher rates of complications in the patients they operate on. Researchers will screen surgical staff for PTSD using questionnaires and then track the recovery of their patients. The goal is to understand if the mental health of the surgical team might influence patient safety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Screening and diagnosis of PTSD in surgeons and anesthesiologists using questionnaires and scales
What this could lead to: If a link is found, it could highlight the importance of mental health support for surgical staff to improve patient safety.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Other factors may explain any association found.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for COVID-19 are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 post-traumatic stress disorder Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COVID-19 POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ningbo NO.2 hospital

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Xijing Hospital

Xi'an, 710032, China

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.