Burnout (QD85)AesculapNCT07685366
Student Research and Practical Clubs as a Factor in Professional Development and Burnout Resistance Among Surgical Physicians
An observational study of Burnout (QD85), run by I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University at 2 sites in Russia.
Trial summary
This cross-sectional study included a cross-sectional survey of 100 surgeons who participated in the student research and practice club "Aesculap" while studying at Sechenov University over a 20-year period (from 2005 to 2025). Psychological burnout was assessed using the MBI questionnaire in 96 respondents. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 23 to 43 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Burnout (QD85)
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesRussia
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2025to 25 Apr 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 23 to 43 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population comprised graduates of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University who participated in the Student Scientific and Practical Club "Aesculap" during their undergraduate studies over a 20-year period (2005-2025). All participants were surgeons aged 23-43 years. A total of 100 graduates were surveyed, and 96 completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, forming the final analytic sample.
Who may be able to join
- Age 23-43 years;
- Completed medical education;
- Graduated from Sechenov University from 2005-2025;
- Participated in the student scientific and practical club Aesculap;
- Signed a voluntary informed consent to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Incomplete questionnaires
- Refusal to participate in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Russia2 sites
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Moscow, 119048
Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery
Moscow, 119991
About this study
Official title: Student Research and Practical Clubs and Research Activities as a Factor in Professional Development and Burnout Resistance Among Surgical Physicians
This cross-sectional study included a cross-sectional survey of 100 surgeons who participated in the student research and practice club "Aesculap" while studying at Sechenov University over a 20-year period (from 2005 to 2025). Psychological burnout was assessed using the MBI questionnaire in 96 respondents. Engagement indicators (duration, activity) were combined into an integrated activity index using a principal component analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis and Spearman's rank correlation analysis were used.
Read the detailed description
This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted by the Department of Pedagogy and Medical Psychology and the Department of Operative Surgery and Topographical Anatomy at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University from November 2025 to April 2026.
A cross-sectional survey of 100 surgeons who had previously participated in the Eskulap student research and practical club was conducted during their 20-year studies at Sechenov University from 2005 to 2025.
Adults (23-43 years old) who graduated from Sechenov University, participated in the Student Scientific and Practical Club "Aesculap" during their 2005-2026 graduation years, and who signed voluntary informed consent were eligible to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria included incomplete questionnaires or refusal to participate in the study.
The final sample included 100 respondents (after excluding blank questionnaires) - graduates of the Scientific and Practical Club from 2005 to 2025. 96 participants of whom underwent psychological testing for burnout.
All participants were informed of the study's aims and objectives and provided voluntary written informed consent. Data collection was anonymous, and confidentiality was guaranteed.
To diagnose emotional burnout, we used the Russian-adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), validated on a Russian sample [Vodopyanova, N.E.; Starchenkova, E.S.; Nasledov, A.D. Standartizirovannyi oprosnik "Professional'noe vygoranie" dlya spetsialistov sotsionomicheskikh professii. Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo universiteta. Sotsiologiya 2013, (4). (In Russ.) Available online: https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/standartizirovannyy-oprosnik-professionalnoe-vygoranie-dlya-spetsialistov-sotsionomicheskih-professiy (accessed on June 21, 2026).]. The questionnaire included 22 statements, which respondents rated based on the frequency of their experiences, ranging from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Values were calculated using three scales: "Emotional Exhaustion," "Depersonalization," and "Reduction in Professional Achievement." A specially designed questionnaire was used to collect data. It included sociodemographic questions (gender, age, and total work experience since graduation) and a set of questions characterizing student engagement in research: duration of membership in the SSC (in years), number of surgical competitions and scientific events during their studies (as an indicator of activity), and a subjective assessment of the impact of SSC membership on their professional career on a scale from 1 (no impact at all) to 10 (absolutely true). Additionally, current medical specialty, academic degree, job title, and involvement in research and/or clinical work were specified, allowing us to describe the professional status of graduates.
Involvement indicators (duration, activity) were combined into an integral activity index using the principal component analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis and Spearman's rank correlation analysis were used.
A priori sample size calculation was performed using GPower 3.1.9.7 for multiple linear regression (Fixed model, R² deviation from zero). Based on a medium effect size f² = 0.15 (Cohen, 1988), α = 0.05, power = 0.80, and 5 predictors (gender, age, work experience, duration and intensity of SSC participation), the required sample size was 92. Allowing for 15% dropout, we aimed to recruit at least 106 participants. The final analysis included 96 respondents who completed the MBI, which exceeds the minimum requirement and ensures adequate statistical power.
Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression, Spearman's rank correlation, and principal component analysis (PCA). The PCA was used to create an integrated activity index combining duration and intensity of SSC participation. Regression models were built for each MBI subscale. Effect sizes were calculated using Cohen's f².
- Conditions
- Burnout (QD85)
- Keywords
- Burnout, Вurnout in surgeons, Student scientific and practical clubs, Undergraduate education, Prevention
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Psychological
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Depersonalization subscale score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
The MBI Depersonalization subscale consists of 5 items, each rated from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Total score ranges from 0 to 30. Higher scores indicate greater depersonalization (cynical and detached attitude). Levels: low (0-5), moderate (6-10), high (11 and above).
Measured: At enrollment (baseline, single assessment)
Emotional Exhaustion subscale score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
The MBI Emotional Exhaustion subscale consists of 9 items, each rated from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Total score ranges from 0 to 54. Higher scores indicate greater emotional exhaustion. Levels: low (0-15), moderate (16-24), high (25 and above).
Measured: At enrollment (baseline, single assessment)
Reduced Personal Accomplishment subscale score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
The MBI Reduced Personal Accomplishment subscale consists of 8 items, each rated from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Total score ranges from 0 to 48. This scale is inverted: lower scores indicate greater reduction in personal accomplishment (i.e., less satisfaction with professional efficacy). Levels: low reduction (37 and above), moderate (31-36), high reduction (30 and below).
Measured: At enrollment (baseline, single assessment)
Secondary outcomes (3)
Head of Department Position
Presence or absence of a position as head of department. Self administered questionnaire (yes/no)
Measured: At enrollment (single assessment)
Presence or Absence of Research Work
Current engagement in research activities. Self administered questionnaire (yes/no).
Measured: At enrollment (single assessment)
Subjective Assessment of SSC Impact on Career Progression
Participants rated the perceived influence of their Student Scientific Club (SSC) membership on their professional career on a 10 point Likert scale, from 1 (no influence at all) to 10 (extremely influential). Self administered.
Measured: At enrollment (single assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Nov 2025
- Primary completion25 Apr 2026
- Study completion25 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Burnout (QD85)Studies 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
- 100 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07685366
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1525-2026
- Other IDs
- №9 from 17.10.2025
- Acronym
- Aesculap
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Drakina OV, Vasil'ev YuL, Dydykin SS, et al. Multifunctional video endoscopic surgery training simulator for students, residents and surgeons. Russian Journal of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy. 2022;6(4):10-15. (In Russ., In Engl.) DOI: 10.17116/operhirurg2022604110
Dydykin S, Kapitonova M. The role of student surgical interest groups and surgical Olympiads in anatomical and surgical undergraduate training in Russia. Anat Sci Educ. 2015 Sep-Oct;8(5):471-7. doi: 10.1002/ase.1523. Epub 2015 Feb 16.
PubMed 25688979Dydykin SS, Usov IA. Student surgical Olympiad - a role in the educational trajectory of a student who has chosen a surgical training profile. Medical Education and University Science. 2015;(1):14-16.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Student Research and Practical Clubs and Research Activities as a Factor in Professional Development and Burnout Resistance Among Surgical Physicians
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07685366
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Aesculap / 1525-2026
- Conditions
- Burnout (QD85)
- Keywords
- Burnout, Вurnout in surgeons, Student scientific and practical clubs, Undergraduate education, Prevention
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jul 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.
This cross-sectional study included a cross-sectional survey of 100 surgeons who participated in the student research and practice club "Aesculap" while studying at Sechenov University over a 20-year period (from 2005 to 2025). Psychological burnout was assessed using the MBI questionnaire in 96 respondents. Engagement indicators (duration, activity) were combined into an integrated activity index using a principal component analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis and Spearman's rank correlation analysis were used.
Detailed description
This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted by the Department of Pedagogy and Medical Psychology and the Department of Operative Surgery and Topographical Anatomy at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University from November 2025 to April 2026.
A cross-sectional survey of 100 surgeons who had previously participated in the Eskulap student research and practical club was conducted during their 20-year studies at Sechenov University from 2005 to 2025.
Adults (23-43 years old) who graduated from Sechenov University, participated in the Student Scientific and Practical Club "Aesculap" during their 2005-2026 graduation years, and who signed voluntary informed consent were eligible to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria included incomplete questionnaires or refusal to participate in the study.
The final sample included 100 respondents (after excluding blank questionnaires) - graduates of the Scientific and Practical Club from 2005 to 2025. 96 participants of whom underwent psychological testing for burnout.
All participants were informed of the study's aims and objectives and provided voluntary written informed consent. Data collection was anonymous, and confidentiality was guaranteed.
To diagnose emotional burnout, we used the Russian-adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), validated on a Russian sample [Vodopyanova, N.E.; Starchenkova, E.S.; Nasledov, A.D. Standartizirovannyi oprosnik "Professional'noe vygoranie" dlya spetsialistov sotsionomicheskikh professii. Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo universiteta. Sotsiologiya 2013, (4). (In Russ.) Available online: https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/standartizirovannyy-oprosnik-professionalnoe-vygoranie-dlya-spetsialistov-sotsionomicheskih-professiy (accessed on June 21, 2026).]. The questionnaire included 22 statements, which respondents rated based on the frequency of their experiences, ranging from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Values were calculated using three scales: "Emotional Exhaustion," "Depersonalization," and "Reduction in Professional Achievement." A specially designed questionnaire was used to collect data. It included sociodemographic questions (gender, age, and total work experience since graduation) and a set of questions characterizing student engagement in research: duration of membership in the SSC (in years), number of surgical competitions and scientific events during their studies (as an indicator of activity), and a subjective assessment of the impact of SSC membership on their professional career on a scale from 1 (no impact at all) to 10 (absolutely true). Additionally, current medical specialty, academic degree, job title, and involvement in research and/or clinical work were specified, allowing us to describe the professional status of graduates.
Involvement indicators (duration, activity) were combined into an integral activity index using the principal component analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis and Spearman's rank correlation analysis were used.
A priori sample size calculation was performed using GPower 3.1.9.7 for multiple linear regression (Fixed model, R² deviation from zero). Based on a medium effect size f² = 0.15 (Cohen, 1988), α = 0.05, power = 0.80, and 5 predictors (gender, age, work experience, duration and intensity of SSC participation), the required sample size was 92. Allowing for 15% dropout, we aimed to recruit at least 106 participants. The final analysis included 96 respondents who completed the MBI, which exceeds the minimum requirement and ensures adequate statistical power.
Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression, Spearman's rank correlation, and principal component analysis (PCA). The PCA was used to create an integrated activity index combining duration and intensity of SSC participation. Regression models were built for each MBI subscale. Effect sizes were calculated using Cohen's f².
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 23 to 43 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population comprised graduates of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University who participated in the Student Scientific and Practical Club "Aesculap" during their undergraduate studies over a 20-year period (2005-2025). All participants were surgeons aged 23-43 years. A total of 100 graduates were surveyed, and 96 completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, forming the final analytic sample.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age 23-43 years;
- Completed medical education;
- Graduated from Sechenov University from 2005-2025;
- Participated in the student scientific and practical club Aesculap;
- Signed a voluntary informed consent to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Incomplete questionnaires
- Refusal to participate in the study.
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
Depersonalization subscale score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
Time frame: At enrollment (baseline, single assessment)
The MBI Depersonalization subscale consists of 5 items, each rated from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Total score ranges from 0 to 30. Higher scores indicate greater depersonalization (cynical and detached attitude). Levels: low (0-5), moderate (6-10), high (11 and above).
Emotional Exhaustion subscale score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
Time frame: At enrollment (baseline, single assessment)
The MBI Emotional Exhaustion subscale consists of 9 items, each rated from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Total score ranges from 0 to 54. Higher scores indicate greater emotional exhaustion. Levels: low (0-15), moderate (16-24), high (25 and above).
Reduced Personal Accomplishment subscale score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
Time frame: At enrollment (baseline, single assessment)
The MBI Reduced Personal Accomplishment subscale consists of 8 items, each rated from 0 ("never") to 6 ("every day"). Total score ranges from 0 to 48. This scale is inverted: lower scores indicate greater reduction in personal accomplishment (i.e., less satisfaction with professional efficacy). Levels: low reduction (37 and above), moderate (31-36), high reduction (30 and below).
3 secondary outcomes
Head of Department Position
Time frame: At enrollment (single assessment)
Presence or Absence of Research Work
Time frame: At enrollment (single assessment)
Subjective Assessment of SSC Impact on Career Progression
Time frame: At enrollment (single assessment)
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 6 Jul 2026.
- BackgroundDrakina OV, Vasil'ev YuL, Dydykin SS, et al. Multifunctional video endoscopic surgery training simulator for students, residents and surgeons. Russian Journal of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy. 2022;6(4):10-15. (In Russ., In Engl.) DOI: 10.17116/operhirurg2022604110
- Background: PubMed 25688979Dydykin S, Kapitonova M. The role of student surgical interest groups and surgical Olympiads in anatomical and surgical undergraduate training in Russia. Anat Sci Educ. 2015 Sep-Oct;8(5):471-7. doi: 10.1002/ase.1523. Epub 2015 Feb 16.
- BackgroundDydykin SS, Usov IA. Student surgical Olympiad - a role in the educational trajectory of a student who has chosen a surgical training profile. Medical Education and University Science. 2015;(1):14-16.
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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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Burnout (QD85), run by I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University at 2 sites in Russia.
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 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 6 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Russia. 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?
Depersonalization subscale score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) (time frame: At enrollment (baseline, single assessment)). 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?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07685366, which also lists 3 linked publications.
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 6 Jul 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.