An observational study in Burnout, Anxiety and Depression Anxiety Disorder, sponsored by University Hospital, Caen. Completed at 1 site in France. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-02.
Sponsored by University Hospital, Caen · Observational
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the relationship between physical activity levels and mental health outcomes in French medical residents. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do lower physical activity levels or reductions in exercise since medical school relate to higher anxiety, depression, and burnout among medical residents? Do these associations differ by gender or training-related factors?
Participants will complete online questionnaires assessing their physical activity, changes in exercise habits since medical school, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout at a single point in time.
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The study population includes medical residents of all specialties at the University of Caen Normandy in Caen, France. Participants are primarily young adults, both male and female, across different years of residency. They are willing and able to complete online questionnaires assessing physical activity, changes in exercise habits since medical school, and mental health outcomes (anxiety, depression, and burnout).
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Diagnostic Test: Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment
This observational assessment examines physical activity levels and changes in exercise habits, along with mental health outcomes, in medical residents using validated questionnaires for physical activity, anxiety, depression, and burnout.
Mental Health Outcomes (Anxiety and Depression)
Anxiety and depression in medical residents are assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Score Range: 0-21 for each subscale Interpretation: Higher scores indicate greater anxiety or depressive symptoms
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Mental Health Outcomes (Burnout)
Burnout in medical residents is measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Emotional Exhaustion: 0-54 (higher scores indicate greater burnout) Depersonalization: 0-30 (higher scores indicate greater burnout) Personal Accomplishment: 0-48 (lower scores indicate greater burnout)
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Physical Activity Levels
Physical activity in medical residents is assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), capturing current activity levels and changes in exercise habits since medical school. Levels are categorized as low, moderate, or high and analyzed in relation to mental health outcomes. Outcome: Total physical activity expressed in MET-minutes/week Categories: Low, Moderate, High physical activity Interpretation: Higher values indicate greater physical activity
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Sport Participation Frequency
Participants report the frequency of sport or exercise participation during residency, measured as the number of exercise sessions per week.
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Sport Participation Duration
Participants report the average duration of exercise sessions during residency. Unit of Measure: Minutes per exercise session
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Type of Sport
Participants report the type of exercise, both during medical school and residency.
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Satisfaction With Current Physical Activity Level (Self-Reported Questionnaire)
Satisfaction with current physical activity level is assessed using a self-reported study questionnaire. Participants indicate whether they are satisfied or not satisfied with their current level of physical activity. Outcome Measure: Satisfaction with physical activity (Satisfied, Not satisfied)
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Change in Physical Activity Level Since Medical School (Self-Reported Questionnaire)
Changes in physical activity level since medical school are assessed using a self-reported study questionnaire. Participants indicate whether their current level of physical activity has increased, decreased, or remained unchanged compared with their activity level during medical school. Categorical change in physical activity level (Increased / Decreased / No change)
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Gender
Participants report their gender (male, female, or other) to examine its association with physical activity levels and mental health outcomes.
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Age
Participants report their age in years to evaluate potential relationships with physical activity and mental health outcomes.
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Marital Status and Children
Participants report marital status (single, married, in a relationship) and whether they have children, to assess potential influences on exercise habits and mental health outcomes.
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Year of Residency
Participants indicate their current year of residency training to explore associations with physical activity and mental health outcomes across different stages of residency.
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Specialty
Participants report their medical specialty to examine whether specialty-related factors are associated with physical activity patterns and mental health outcomes.
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Plan to share: Undecided
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