The MICROSCOPE Project
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Peri-operative support measures [mentorship, intraoperative consult, surgical coaching, standard practice (no structured support)]: Mentorship: Formal (assigned by an institution or via an official program) or informal (personal relationship built during the career pathway) professional guidance relationships that support early-career surgeons in clinical decision-making, technical development, and emotional processing. Surgical Coaching: Structured, feedback-oriented discussions or sessions aimed at performance enhancement and reflective practice Intraoperative Consultation (IOC): Real-time assistance or second opinions provided by a more experienced surgeon or peers during a surgical procedure Standard practice: the surgeon performs the procedure supported by one or multiple assistants, as per internal hospital protocols and national/local regulations, receiving and providing natural feedback without a structured support system.
Study summary
This multicenter observational prospective study aims to explore the impact of peri-operative support measures (mentorship or coaching or intraoperative consultation) on the mental well-being of early career surgeons. Furthermore sub-analyses will be conducted to explore the impact that surgeons mental wellbeing related to different support measures could have on patients' outcomes
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Burnout: Emotional Exhaustion — Baseline, Perioperative, 3 months, 6 months
Maximun score 48. High scores relate to higher Emotional Exhaustion, contributing to higher burnout
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASST GOM Niguarda | Milan | Lombardy |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
View NCT07153224 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ← All trials in Italy