Examining how anxiety affects anesthesiologists' decision-making
Impact of Anxiety on the Decision-making Process of Anesthesiologists in the Choice of Drugs for Induction of General Anesthesia of Patients With Aspiration Risk Factors
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon · NCT05364801
This study looks at how anxiety affects the choices anesthesiologists make about anesthesia procedures, especially when they're unsure, by surveying doctors in certain regions of France.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Besançon, Doubs) |
| Trial ID | NCT05364801 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the influence of anxiety and impulsivity on anesthesiologists' choices regarding induction protocols for general anesthesia, particularly in uncertain situations. An online anonymous survey will be distributed to anesthesiologists in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté and Grand Est regions of France to assess their decision-making processes. The primary focus is to evaluate the impact of trait-anxiety on these decisions, while secondary objectives include characterizing decision-making profiles and measuring implications of anxiety on practice.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are anesthesiologists who have completed their PhD and are currently practicing in France.
Not a fit: Patients who are not anesthesiologists or those who are residents or retired anesthesiologists will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how anxiety influences clinical decisions, potentially leading to improved patient safety and outcomes in anesthesia.
How similar studies have performed: This study explores a novel area of research, as the impact of anxiety on anesthesiologists' decision-making has not been previously studied.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * all anesthesiologists who have completed their PhD * working in France * in a public or private healthcare facility Exclusion Criteria: * residents * retired anesthesiologists
Where this trial is running
Besançon, Doubs
- CHU Besançon — Besançon, Doubs, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David FERREIRA, PH — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
- Study coordinator: David FERREIRA, PH
- Email: dferreira@chu-besancon.fr
- Phone: +33 3 81 66 91 31
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: Anxiety, Decision Making, General Anesthesia