Surgeon stress under the microscope: heart rate study launches
NCT ID NCT06180044
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks the heart rates of orthopaedic surgeons before and during surgery to measure how physically demanding the work is. Researchers will monitor up to 8 surgeons and review charts from up to 750 patients. The goal is to better understand the physical toll of surgery on the operating team.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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8 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic fellows, and orthopaedic residents performing surgery.
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Orthopaedic surgeons, orthaopedic fellows, and orthopaedic residents. * Up to 750 surgical patients of the participating surgeons will be included for demographic chart review. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-surgeons, fellows, or residents. * Female participants that are or become pregnant.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Utah Orthopedics
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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