Smart rings track nurse stress in new study

NCT ID NCT07247708

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether wearable technology, like the Oura Ring, can help measure stress and burnout in nurses. Fifty nurses from intensive care and surgical units will wear the rings and fill out surveys for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if workload and stress levels are linked to physical signs like heart rate and sleep. Findings could guide future efforts to protect nurse well-being and reduce turnover.

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 successful, this study could reveal patterns that lead to burnout in nurses, helping hospitals design better support programs to keep nurses healthy and on the job.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 nurses from one hospital. It is designed to test methods, not to prove any solution. Results may not apply to other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BURNOUT, HEALTHCARE WORKERS NURSING WORKLOAD

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States

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