Evaluating emergency physicians' performance after night shifts
Performance of Emergency Physicians in the Management of Critical Situations Twenty-four Hours After the End of a Night Shift
NA · University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT05250089
This study tests how well emergency doctors handle tough situations after working night shifts compared to when they haven't worked at night.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Trial ID | NCT05250089 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the performance of emergency physicians following night shifts, focusing on their ability to manage critical situations. Participants will undergo two complex simulations that mimic trauma cases requiring difficult decision-making, with performance assessed using the Ottawa Crisis Resource Management Global Rating Scale and other evaluation tools. The study aims to compare post-recovery performance after a night shift with usual performance when not working night shifts. This research seeks to address concerns about the impact of sleep deprivation on the efficiency and safety of emergency care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are full-time emergency physicians working at the Toulouse University Hospital who are on call in emergency services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not emergency doctors or those not on call in the emergency services at the Toulouse University Hospital will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved working conditions and patient care in emergency medicine by optimizing shift patterns.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on the effects of night shifts in various professions, this specific approach focusing on emergency physicians' performance in simulated crisis situations is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * be an emergency doctor with an emergency medicine capacity, * work full time in the emergency medicine center of the Toulouse University Hospital * on call in at least one of the emergency reception services of the Toulouse University Hospital * to have given his non-opposition to participate and his authorization of right to his image and his voice within the framework of the research Exclusion Criteria: * non-emergency doctor * emergency doctor not on call in at least one of the emergency services of the Toulouse University Hospital * professional with a declared personal or professional conflict with one of the members of the group
Where this trial is running
Toulouse
- CHU Toulouse — Toulouse, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Charles-Henri HOUZE-CERFON, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Charles-Henri HOUZE-CERFON, MD
- Email: houze-cerfon.ch@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 05-61-77-21-47
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.
Conditions: Performance, emergency, night shift, efficiency, physicians