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

NCT ID NCT07455370

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 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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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.

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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