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RecruitingNCT07228767COGNICHIRUpdated Jun 22, 2026

Assessment of Surgeons' Mental Fatigue Based on Operating Time

An observational study in Surgical Intervention, sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee. Recruiting at 1 site in France. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-22.

Sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
8
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

In May 2023, the French National Authority for Health published a solution for patient safety regarding tunnel vision. This concept, which is uncommon in the medical field, is defined as any situation in which a professional's attention is so focused on a goal that they do not hear or see warning signs that should prompt them to change their approach or even stop before an adverse event associated with care occurs.

To better understand the causes of medical errors, the research will assess surgeons' mental fatigue and the factors associated with it. This fatigue, which occurs after or during prolonged periods of intense cognitive activity, is associated with a temporary inability to maintain optimal cognitive performance. Assessing mental fatigue is crucial in surgeons, as it can directly affect their ability to perform complex procedures and make critical decisions. The aim of this research is to examine the factors that may influence the level of mental fatigue and cognitive load in surgeons during surgical procedures.

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Conditions studied

  • Surgical Intervention
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Surgeons in the Digestive Surgery Department at CHD Vendée

Inclusion criteria

  • Surgeon working in the digestive surgery department at CHD Vendée
  • Surgeon capable of understanding the protocol and willing to participate in the research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Surgeon unable to be available for the entire duration of the research
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
8 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Surgeons from the Digestive Surgery Department at the Vendée Departmental Hospital Center.
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Measurement of surgeons' mental fatigue using visual analog scales from 0 (no fatigue, perfectly clear mind) to 100 (extreme fatigue, inability to maintain concentration).

    Time frame: Before and after surgical procedures during 1 year

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée
    La Roche-sur-Yon, 85000, France
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07228767
Lead sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 14, 2025
Start date
Dec 5, 2025
Primary completion
Jan 5, 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Jan 5, 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Jun 22, 2026

Study contacts

Laura SOULARD
Contact
promotion.urc@chd-vendee.fr
251446572 ext. +33
Emeric ABET
principal investigator · Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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