A Study of Moral Distress, Moral Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress for Nurses (NCT07455370) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study of Moral Distress, Moral Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress for Nurses
United States21,300 participantsStarted 2026-03-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this descriptive study is to examine levels of moral distress (MD), moral injury (MI), \& post-traumatic stress (PTS) levels among nursing staff at Mayo Clinic. The main questions this study aims to answer are:
1. Determine the levels of MD, MI, and PTS symptoms experienced by nurses who participate in the study.
2. Evaluate differences in MD, MI, and PTS symptoms by setting, specialties, and geographic locations.
3. Examine demographic and professional characteristics that are associated with high levels of MD, MI and PTS.
Who can participate
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ALL
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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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Measure of Moral Distress-Healthcare Professionals (MMD-HP) Score