diff --git a/backend/load_tests/locustfile.py b/backend/load_tests/locustfile.py
index d68617b..57f67ee 100644
--- a/backend/load_tests/locustfile.py
+++ b/backend/load_tests/locustfile.py
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ class DocuVaultUser(HttpUser):
             name="GET /api/documents/ (for get_document)",
         )
         if resp.status_code == 200:
-            docs = resp.json()
+            docs = resp.json().get("items", [])
             if docs:
                 doc_id = docs[0]["id"]
                 self.client.get(