New study aims to uncover hidden suffering of psychiatric staff
NCT ID NCT07631741
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at moral injury—a type of distress that happens when workers cannot act according to their values—among healthcare professionals in psychiatric facilities in the PACA region of France. Researchers will survey about 2,688 workers to understand what causes this suffering and how it affects their well-being and job retention. The goal is to find ways to prevent moral injury and support staff.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 2,688 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
Healthcare Professionals working on Psychiatric Facilities in the PACA Region affiliated with the Psynovia network
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare Professionals working on Psychiatric Facilities in the PACA Region Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon-La Seyne sur Mer
Toulon, France
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