Perceptions of Orthopaedic Surgery Among UK Resident DoctorsORTHO BRONCT07281560
Opinions, Perceptions, & Thoughts of British Resident Doctors on Orthopaedics
An observational study of Perceptions of Orthopaedic Surgery Among UK Resident Doctors, run by University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust.
Trial summary
Orthopaedic surgery is one of the largest surgical specialties in the UK, delivering high-volume, high-impact care across trauma and elective pathways. Despite this, the specialty continues to face challenges in recruitment, diversity, inclusivity and perceptions of workload and culture. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Perceptions of Orthopaedic Surgery Among UK Resident Doctors
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2026to 14 Jul 2026
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Foundation Doctors (F1/F2), Core Trainees (CT 1/CT2) and Non-training/Trust-grade senior house officers (SHOs) currently employed in the NHS, regardless of whether they have previously worked or completed a placement in Orthopaedics.
Who may be able to join
- Are currently employed within the UK National Health Service (NHS) as a Foundation Year 1 (F1), Foundation Year 2 (F2), Core Training Year 1 (CT1), Core Training Year 2 (CT2) or trust-grade/non-training senior house officer (SHO).
- Are aged 18 years or older.
- Are able to read and understand English sufficiently to comprehend the participant information and complete the online questionnaire.
- Are willing and able to provide electronic informed consent before taking part.
- Agree to participate voluntarily and understand that participation is anonymous and non-compulsory.
Who cannot join
None listed.
About this study
Official title: ORTHO BRO: Opinions, Perceptions, & Thoughts of British Resident Doctors on Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic surgery is one of the largest surgical specialties in the UK, delivering high-volume, high-impact care across trauma and elective pathways. Despite this, the specialty continues to face challenges in recruitment, diversity, inclusivity and perceptions of workload and culture. International literature suggests that impressions formed during undergraduate and early postgraduate training strongly influence specialty choice; however, contemporary UK-specific data on how resident doctors view orthopaedics remain limited. The ORTHO BRO Study is a cross-sectional, anonymous online survey designed to capture UK trainees' perceptions of orthopaedics, compare views between those with and without prior orthopaedic rotations, and explore spontaneous associations. Findings will inform training improvement, inclusivity initiatives, and recruitment strategies.
The study targets UK foundation doctors (F1/F2), core trainees (CT1/CT2), and trust-grade/non-training senior house officers (SHOs) across multiple trusts/foundation schools.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Doctors | Foundation Year 1 and Year 2 doctors currently employed in the NHS | |
| Core Trainees | Core Trainees Year 1 and Year 2 currently employed in the NHS | |
| Non-training/Trust-grade SHOs | Non-training/Trust-grade Senior House Officers currently employed in the NHS |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived inclusivity of the specialty
Measured using responses to: "I would consider orthopaedics to be an inclusive specialty." Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree).Mean scores will be compared between participants with and without prior orthopaedic experience.
Measured: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
Perceived work-life balance
Measured using responses to: "I believe orthopaedics offers a good work-life balance." Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Mean scores will be compared between participants with and without prior orthopaedic experience.
Measured: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
Interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedics
Measured using responses to: "Would you personally consider pursuing a career in orthopaedics?" Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (definitely no → definitely yes). Used to explore the relationship between perceptions (inclusivity, lifestyle) and career interest.
Measured: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Dec 2025
- Study start15 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion14 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion14 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Why it stopped: Study did not progress past approvals
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Perceptions of Orthopaedic Surgery Among UK Resident DoctorsStudies 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
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07281560
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 25ORT278
- Acronym
- ORTHO BRO
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- ORTHO BRO: Opinions, Perceptions, & Thoughts of British Resident Doctors on Orthopaedics
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07281560
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ORTHO BRO / 25ORT278
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: Study did not progress past approvals
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital Plymouth NHS TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 14 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 14 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Dec 2025 (actual)
- 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.
Orthopaedic surgery is one of the largest surgical specialties in the UK, delivering high-volume, high-impact care across trauma and elective pathways. Despite this, the specialty continues to face challenges in recruitment, diversity, inclusivity and perceptions of workload and culture. International literature suggests that impressions formed during undergraduate and early postgraduate training strongly influence specialty choice; however, contemporary UK-specific data on how resident doctors view orthopaedics remain limited. The ORTHO BRO Study is a cross-sectional, anonymous online survey designed to capture UK trainees' perceptions of orthopaedics, compare views between those with and without prior orthopaedic rotations, and explore spontaneous associations. Findings will inform training improvement, inclusivity initiatives, and recruitment strategies.
The study targets UK foundation doctors (F1/F2), core trainees (CT1/CT2), and trust-grade/non-training senior house officers (SHOs) across multiple trusts/foundation schools.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Doctors | – | –Foundation Year 1 and Year 2 doctors currently employed in the NHS |
| Core Trainees | – | –Core Trainees Year 1 and Year 2 currently employed in the NHS |
| Non-training/Trust-grade SHOs | – | –Non-training/Trust-grade Senior House Officers currently employed in the NHS |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Foundation Doctors (F1/F2), Core Trainees (CT 1/CT2) and Non-training/Trust-grade senior house officers (SHOs) currently employed in the NHS, regardless of whether they have previously worked or completed a placement in Orthopaedics.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Are currently employed within the UK National Health Service (NHS) as a Foundation Year 1 (F1), Foundation Year 2 (F2), Core Training Year 1 (CT1), Core Training Year 2 (CT2) or trust-grade/non-training senior house officer (SHO).
- Are aged 18 years or older.
- Are able to read and understand English sufficiently to comprehend the participant information and complete the online questionnaire.
- Are willing and able to provide electronic informed consent before taking part.
- Agree to participate voluntarily and understand that participation is anonymous and non-compulsory.
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
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
Perceived inclusivity of the specialty
Time frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
Measured using responses to: "I would consider orthopaedics to be an inclusive specialty." Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree).Mean scores will be compared between participants with and without prior orthopaedic experience.
Perceived work-life balance
Time frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
Measured using responses to: "I believe orthopaedics offers a good work-life balance." Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Mean scores will be compared between participants with and without prior orthopaedic experience.
Interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedics
Time frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
Measured using responses to: "Would you personally consider pursuing a career in orthopaedics?" Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (definitely no → definitely yes). Used to explore the relationship between perceptions (inclusivity, lifestyle) and career interest.
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Sep 2026.
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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Perceptions of Orthopaedic Surgery Among UK Resident Doctors, run by University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust.
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 5 inclusion and 0 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Perceived inclusivity of the specialty (time frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 17 Sep 2026.