Impact of long working hours on stress in ophthalmology physicians and residents

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of prolonged work hours, up to 60 consecutive hours, on stress levels and heart rate variability in ophthalmology physicians and residents. Participants will wear monitoring devices to track heart rate, physical activity, and skin conductance over a 34-hour period, including sleep. They will also undergo a surgical simulator test and complete quality of life questionnaires to assess the impact of their working conditions. The study aims to quantify stress and fatigue levels associated with demanding work schedules in this medical specialty.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Ophthalmologists defined as physicians who completed the ophthalmology DES (Specialized studies diploma), as well as ophthalmology residents defined as a resident registered in the ophthalmology DES working during the inclusion period in the ophthalmology department of the university hospital center of Clermont-Ferrand.
* Ability to give a written informed consent to participate in research.
* Affiliation to a social security system.
* Age between 18 and 65 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participant refusal to participate
* Children under the age of 18, pregnant and breastfeeding women, protected adults (individuals under guardianship by court order), adults deprived of their liberty.

Where it's running

• CHU clermont-ferrand
  Clermont-Ferrand, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Frédéric DUTHEIL — University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
• Study coordinator: Lise Laclautre
• Email: promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr
• Phone: 334.73.754.963

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.