FatigueNCT01462682
Perception of Fatigue Among Surgeons During Night Shifts
An observational study of Fatigue, run by Herlev Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to illustrate surgeons' own perception of fatigue and the impact they felt it had on their performance. This was accomplished through a focus group study, where 13 surgeons participated. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 22 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Fatigue
- How many people
- 13 participants
- Where
- 1 siteDenmark
- Study dates
- Jul 2011to Jul 2011
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 22 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Doctors working at a department of surgical gastroenterology
Who may be able to join
- Doctors working at department of surgical gastrointerology, who gave informed consent
Who cannot join
- Withdrawal of consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Perception of Fatigue Among Surgeons During Night Shifts, a Focus Group Study.
The aim of this study was to illustrate surgeons' own perception of fatigue and the impact they felt it had on their performance. This was accomplished through a focus group study, where 13 surgeons participated.
- Conditions
- Fatigue
- Keywords
- focus group study, sleep deprivation, surgery
- Medical subject headings
- Fatigue, Sleep Deprivation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Oct 2011 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2011
- Primary completionJul 2011
- Study completionJul 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for FatigueStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- TRYG Foundation
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ilda Amirian, Herlev Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01462682
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Herlev-1234
- Status last verified
- Dec 2011
- First submitted
- 27 Oct 2011
- Last updated
- 21 Jun 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jun 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Perception of Fatigue Among Surgeons During Night Shifts, a Focus Group Study.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01462682
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Herlev-1234
- Conditions
- Fatigue
- Keywords
- focus group study, sleep deprivation, surgery
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Herlev HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- TRYG Foundation
- Study start
- Jul 2011
- Primary completion
- Jul 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Oct 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study was to illustrate surgeons' own perception of fatigue and the impact they felt it had on their performance. This was accomplished through a focus group study, where 13 surgeons participated.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 22 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Doctors working at a department of surgical gastroenterology
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Doctors working at department of surgical gastrointerology, who gave informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Withdrawal of consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jun 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Fatigue, run by Herlev Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jun 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jun 2012.