BurnoutMOVE-ResNCT07380074
Mental Health Outcomes and Variations in Exercise in Residents
An observational study of Burnout and Anxiety, run by University Hospital, Caen at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
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… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Burnout, Anxiety, Depression Anxiety Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment
- How many people
- 206 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 3 Dec 2022to 6 Sep 2023
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: 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).
Who may be able to join
- Medical residents currently enrolled in a French residency program
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Able to provide informed consent
- Willing to complete online questionnaires on physical activity and mental health
Who cannot join
- Inability to complete questionnaires due to language or cognitive barriers
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Physical Activity and Exercise Habits on Mental Health in Medical Residents: Associations With Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout - a Cross-sectional Study
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.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Anxiety, Depression Anxiety Disorder, Physical Activity and Wellbeing, Resident Physicians
- Being tested
- Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Psychological, Anxiety Disorders, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes AssessmentDiagnostic test
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| French medical residents | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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
Measured: 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)
Measured: 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
Measured: 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.
Measured: 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
Measured: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Type of Sport
Participants report the type of exercise, both during medical school and residency.
Measured: 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)
Measured: 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)
Measured: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Secondary outcomes (5)
Gender
Participants report their gender (male, female, or other) to examine its association with physical activity levels and mental health outcomes.
Measured: 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.
Measured: 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.
Measured: 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.
Measured: 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.
Measured: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Feb 2026
- Study start3 Dec 2022
- Primary completion8 May 2023
- Study completion6 Sep 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BurnoutStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, CaenThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 206 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Joffrey DRIGNY, University Hospital, Caen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07380074
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MOVE-Res
- Acronym
- MOVE-Res
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Physical Activity and Exercise Habits on Mental Health in Medical Residents: Associations With Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout - a Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07380074
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MOVE-Res / MOVE-Res
- Conditions
- Burnout, Anxiety, Depression Anxiety Disorder, Physical Activity and Wellbeing, Resident Physicians
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 206 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, CaenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 6 Sep 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Feb 2026 (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.
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.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| French medical residents | – | Diagnostic Test: Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 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).
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Medical residents currently enrolled in a French residency program
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Able to provide informed consent
- Willing to complete online questionnaires on physical activity and mental health
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Inability to complete questionnaires due to language or cognitive barriers
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes AssessmentThis 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. | Diagnostic test | French medical residents |
Primary outcome
Mental Health Outcomes (Anxiety and Depression)
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
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
Mental Health Outcomes (Burnout)
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
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)
Physical Activity Levels
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
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
Sport Participation Frequency
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Participants report the frequency of sport or exercise participation during residency, measured as the number of exercise sessions per week.
Sport Participation Duration
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Participants report the average duration of exercise sessions during residency. Unit of Measure: Minutes per exercise session
Type of Sport
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Participants report the type of exercise, both during medical school and residency.
Satisfaction With Current Physical Activity Level (Self-Reported Questionnaire)
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
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)
Change in Physical Activity Level Since Medical School (Self-Reported Questionnaire)
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
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)
5 secondary outcomes
Gender
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Age
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Marital Status and Children
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Year of Residency
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
Specialty
Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)
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 2 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Burnout and Anxiety, run by University Hospital, Caen at 1 site in France.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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 2 Feb 2026. 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 France. 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mental Health Outcomes (Anxiety and Depression) (time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)). The study lists 8 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 2 Feb 2026.