Kava calm: mayo clinic tests ancient herb on nurse burnout

NCT ID NCT06177535

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking kava extract, a natural supplement, could lower stress hormone levels and reduce burnout in nurses. Two hundred nurses from Mayo Clinic took part. Researchers measured changes in cortisol and burnout scores to see if kava helps ease work-related stress.

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Minnesota

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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