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Nurse Well-Being under the microscope: 21,300 mayo nurses surveyed for moral injury and PTSD

NCT ID NCT07455370

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study surveys over 21,000 nurses at Mayo Clinic to measure levels of moral distress, moral injury, and post-traumatic stress. Participants fill out questionnaires about their experiences and well-being. The goal is to understand how these issues vary by work setting, specialty, and location, and to identify factors that may put nurses at higher risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If this study identifies key factors linked to moral distress and PTSD in nurses, it could guide future programs to improve nurse well-being and reduce burnout.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It measures current levels but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 21,300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing Staff across all Mayo Clinic sites, including: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Mayo Clinic in Arizona; Mayo Clinic in Florida; and Mayo Clinic Health System sites in the midwest.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: • Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing Staff including: * Registered nurses * Licensed practical nurses * Nursing support staff (including roles such as patient care assistants, patient care specialists, medical assistants, and nurse technicians) Exclusion Criteria: * Social workers * Chaplains * Unit coordinators * Other staff who do not support direct patient care but are within the nursing department * Other employees outside the Department of Nursing

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Moral distress Moral injury Nurse health Nurse well-being NURSES Post-traumatic stress Wellbeing Wellness Wellness, psychological

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32250, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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