The Tell-Tale heart: can a monitor expose hidden stress in ER doctors?

NCT ID NCT04334083

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether heart rate variability (HRV) can detect stress in emergency physicians during their shifts. Researchers will monitor doctors' HRV during day and night shifts and compare reactions to stressful events. The goal is to understand how expertise and habituation affect stress responses, which could help identify burnout risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Observation of emergency physicians during work shifts, with heart rate variability monitoring
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify early warning signs of stress and burnout in emergency doctors, potentially leading to better support and prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, so results may not apply to all doctors or settings. It measures stress indirectly and cannot prove cause and effect.

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HEART RATE VARIABILITY

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Locations

Chu Clermont Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

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