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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 8 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Surgeons in the Digestive Surgery Department at CHD Vendée
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Surgeon working in the digestive surgery department at CHD Vendée * Surgeon capable of understanding the protocol and willing to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Surgeon unable to be available for the entire duration of the research
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How to take part
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The places running it
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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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