Assessing sleep and performance in orthopedic surgeons
Effect of Surgery and Sleep Hygiene Strategies on Strength, Sleep Parameters, and Cognitive Performance in Orthopedic Surgeons
This study tests how sleep quality affects the strength and thinking skills of orthopedic surgeons before and after surgeries, while also trying out sleep improvement strategies over three weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 23 (estimated) |
| Ages | 23 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06213246 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of surgical operations on strength expression and cognitive performance among orthopedic surgeons at the IRCCS Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Hospital. It involves measuring handgrip strength before and after surgery, alongside assessments of sleep quality, salivary cortisol levels, and cognitive performance using specific tests. Additionally, the study examines the effects of sleep hygiene strategies on these parameters over a three-week assessment period. The goal is to understand the relationship between sleep quality and performance in surgical settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are orthopedic surgeons or medical residents specializing in Orthopedics aged between 23 and 70 years.
Not a fit: Patients with clinically diagnosed sleep disorders or those unable to participate in surgical activities will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the performance and well-being of surgeons by improving their sleep quality and cognitive function.
How similar studies have performed: While few studies have explored the relationship between sleep quality and performance in surgeons, this specific approach of assessing sleep hygiene strategies is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, of any ethnicity; * Age between 23 and 70 years old; * Cognitively intact; * Orthopedic surgeons or medical residents specializing in Orthopedics. * Signature and acceptance of informed consent to collaborate in all procedures necessary for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than 23 years old or older than 70 years old; * Any clinical condition that prevents the subject from participating in operating room activities (e.g., muscle injury, COVID-19 positivity, feverish or flu-like states, etc.). * Non-participation, for any reason, in surgical activities in daily clinical practice. * Clinically diagnosed sleep disorders. * Women who have been pregnant or breastfeeding within 12 months before signing the informed consent or during the recruitment and observation period. \[self-declaration\] * Non-acceptance of the informed consent. * Physical impossibility to undergo the evaluations required by the study using the devices specified in the protocol.
Where this trial is running
Milan
- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio — Milan, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stefano Borghi
- Email: stefano.borghi@grupposandonato.it
- Phone: 0283502246
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.