ICU nurses reunite with former patients in surprising Well-Being study

NCT ID NCT04243356

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a 15-minute meeting between ICU nurses and patients they once cared for can boost the nurses' sense of fulfillment and reduce burnout. Twenty nurses and ten former ICU patients are taking part. Nurses are randomly assigned to either meet with a patient or just complete surveys. The goal is to understand how these encounters affect the nurses' professional well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance: structured nurse-patient encounter
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that brief reunions between ICU nurses and former patients improve nurse well-being and reduce burnout.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study (30 participants) with no control for long-term effects. Results may not apply to other hospitals or settings.

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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