Mental Health Outcomes and Variations in Exercise in Residents

NCT07380074 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: MOVE-Res
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 206
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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, 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

Physical Activity and Wellbeing; Resident Physicians; Burnout; Anxiety; Depression Anxiety Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

• 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

  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)

  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

  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.

  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

  At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

• Type of Sport

  Participants report the type of exercise, both during medical school and residency.

  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)

  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)

  At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Gender

  At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

• Age

  At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

• Marital Status and Children

  At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

• Year of Residency

  At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

• Specialty

  At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Study Arms (1)

French medical residents

Diagnostic Test: Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment

Interventions

Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment DIAGNOSTIC_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.

French medical residents

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

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).

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to complete questionnaires due to language or cognitive barriers
• Refusal or inability to provide informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital, Caen: lead

Study Sites (1)

CHU Caen Normandy

Caen, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological; Anxiety Disorders; Motor Activity

Interventions

Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 16, 2026
• First Posted: February 2, 2026
• Study Start: December 3, 2022
• Primary Completion: May 8, 2023
• Study Completion: September 6, 2023
• Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

FR (1)