Tired surgeons, risky surgeries? new study investigates mental fatigue in the operating room
NCT ID NCT07228767
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will track 8 surgeons at a French hospital to measure their mental fatigue during and after operations. Using simple rating scales, researchers hope to learn what factors make surgeons more tired and how that might affect their focus and decision-making. The goal is to better understand 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 successful, this could help hospitals design better schedules and safeguards to reduce surgeon fatigue and improve patient safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (8 surgeons) at one hospital, so results may not apply to all surgeons or settings. It only measures fatigue, not whether it directly causes errors.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée
RECRUITINGLa Roche-sur-Yon, 85000, France
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