Mizzou Nurse Workload and Well-Being Study

Exploring the Correlation Between Workload, Stress Level, and Health Status of Nurses Through Wearable Technology and Shift Data: A Feasibility Study

NCT07247708•University of Missouri-Columbia

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Summary

This observational study will evaluate the feasibility of linking nursing workload to burnout and physiological well-being among acute care nurses. Researchers will collect data from three sources: hospital workforce management software, wearable health devices (Oura Rings), and validated surveys. Fifty nurses from intensive care and medical-surgical units at a level one trauma center will participate. The study will also include interviews to better understand workplace stressors. Findings will help identify patterns that contribute to burnout and guide the development of future interventions to support nurse well-being and improve workforce retention.

Eligibility

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•RN participants must be at least 18 years of age.
•Must be a credentialed registered nurse (RN) working fulltime (≥0.75 FTE) in the MUHC University Hospital on the surgical or cardiac ICUs, surgical specialties, or the cardiovascular unit.
•Must own a smart phone capable of supporting latest version of the Oura app with internet connectivity (Apple iOS15 and higher; Android 8.0 and higher with Google Play services) and Bluetooth 4.0.
•Ability to wear an Oura ring daily, 7 days/ week (at least 22 hours/day), and adhere to study procedures.
•Able to complete informed consenting procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

•Known allergy or sensitivity to components of Oura ring.
•RNs working part-time or per diem
•Travel nurses
•Known allergies to the Oura ring
•Ring finger sizes incompatible with Oura Ring Gen 3 sizes

Locations (1)

University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

August 26, 2025

Primary Completion Date

January 1, 2026

Completion Date

March 1, 2026

Last Updated

November 25, 2025

Enrollment

ESTIMATED participants

Conditions

Burnout, Healthcare WorkersNursing Workload

Interventions

Multimethod data collection

OTHER

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Data Source & Attribution

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: November 25, 2025Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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Mizzou Nurse Workload and Well-Being Study

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

A Study of Silent Alarm Delivery Versus Standard Audible Alarm Delivery in Intensive Care and High Dependency Units

RISE for Nurse Preceptors

Predicting Burnout in Nurses

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