Understanding COVID-19's Impact on Healthcare Workers' Return to Work

SARS-COV-2 Infection Among Hospital Staff: Study of Professional and Individual Factors of Covi-19 and Impact on Return to Work

Observational University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT05616663

This study looks at how COVID-19 affects healthcare workers' ability to return to their jobs and what factors play a role in their experience.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment639 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other
Locations1 site (Strasbourg)
Trial IDNCT05616663 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on healthcare professionals at the University Hospitals of Strasbourg who were diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2. It aims to identify the professional and individual factors influencing their experience with COVID-19 and the subsequent impact on their ability to return to work. By analyzing data from these professionals, the study seeks to uncover risk factors for transmission, protective measures, and the evolution of the disease. The findings could help improve strategies for safeguarding healthcare workers during pandemics.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthcare professionals aged 18 and older who were working at the University Hospitals of Strasbourg during their COVID-19 diagnosis.

Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare professionals or those who did not work at the University Hospitals of Strasbourg during their COVID-19 diagnosis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better protective measures and policies for healthcare workers during COVID-19 and future pandemics.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on COVID-19's impact on healthcare workers, this specific focus on professional and individual factors related to return to work is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

* Major subject (≥18 years old)
* Professionals from the University Hospitals of Strasbourg (HUS)
* Professionals who had been working at the HUS at the time of the diagnosis of SARS CoV-2 infection.
* Subject having not expressed, after being informed, opposition to the reuse of their data for research purposes

Exclusion criteria:

- Subject who expressed their opposition to participating in the study

Where this trial is running

Strasbourg

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions COVID-19SARS-COV-2
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.