Early Signs: digital phenotyping to identify digital biomarkers for predicting burnout and cognitive functioning in ED clinicians

Brief description of study

We are looking for participants for a prospective research study titled "Early Signs: digital phenotyping to identify digital biomarkers for predicting burnout and cognitive functioning in ED clinicians” to evaluate the well-being and mental health of Emergency Department staff using innovative digital technology such as Artificial Intelligence-based video analysis. We are also interested in learning about your experiences working in the Emergency Department during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a full time ED staff member you may be eligible for this study.

PARTICIPATION: Participation in the Early Signs study is voluntary and confidential. This study involves: 1) a recorded 15-minute audio/video interview, 2) questionnaires focused on your well-being, 3) blood and hair samples, along with a blood pressure measurement, and 4) CANTAB Neurocognitive tests.

For interested participants, the study duration is 3 years, which includes an annual on-site visit at NYU Grossman School of Medicine along with 6-month virtually conducted follow-ups in between. Participating in the Early Signs study will have no impact on your standing as an employee. Early Signs is an NYU Grossman School of Medicine Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved study.

COMPENSATION: You will be reimbursed up to $900.

CONTACT: Should you have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact a member of the research team Dr. Katharina Schultebraucks at EarlySigns@nyulangone.org or Joseph Chang at 646-754-4943 or Joseph.chang@nyulangone.org.


Clinical Study Identifier: s23-00060
Principal Investigator: Katharina Schultebraucks.
Other Investigator: Stephen P Wall.


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