Decision fatigue and emotional exhaustion among anesthesiologists in Turkey
Official title: Decision Fatigue Among Anesthesiologists: The Relationship Between Cognitive Load and Emotional Exhaustion
Run by Istinye University · NCT07089160 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This online survey will test whether higher decision fatigue is linked to greater emotional exhaustion in anesthesiologists practicing in Turkey.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 24 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 97 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istinye University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Merkez Mahallesi) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 17, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 21, 2025 |
| Study ends | July 25, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07089160 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are practicing anesthesiologists or anesthesia residents in Turkey aged 24 or older who are actively involved in clinical decision-making and can complete the online survey.
✕Probably not a fit
Physicians not practicing clinical anesthesiology, those in purely administrative roles, or respondents who submit incomplete or invalid surveys are unlikely to directly benefit from the findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Anesthesiologists and anesthesia residents in Turkey will complete an anonymous online questionnaire including demographic items, the Decision Fatigue Scale (DFS), and the Emotional Exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Responses will be screened for completeness and data quality before analysis. The study will look for associations between decision fatigue scores and demographic or professional variables and correlations with emotional exhaustion. Results will be analyzed to identify factors that contribute to cognitive load and burnout among clinicians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help identify factors to reduce clinician burnout and improve anesthesia care safety and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous survey-based research in healthcare has found links between decision fatigue and burnout, so this approach builds on established observational evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Actively practicing anesthesiologists (specialists or residents) in Turkey. * Age 24 years or older. * Voluntarily provides informed consent through the online form. * Completes the online survey in full. Exclusion Criteria: * Health care professionals not working in the field of anesthesiology. * Individuals who do not provide informed consent through the online form. * Participants who submit incomplete surveys or provide patterned/invalid responses that compromise data quality. * Physicians currently in administrative positions who are not actively involved in clinical decision-making processes.
Where it's running
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Istinye Üniversity
Istanbul, Merkez Mahallesi, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ilke dolgun
- Email: ilkeser2004@gmail.com
- Phone: +905555485632
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.