Clinical trial for Schizophrenia
Official title Acceptability and Feasibility of Work-Oriented Social-Cognitive Skills Training for Veterans With Serious Mental Illness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05491538
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if a new social skills program is useful and practical for veterans trying to find and keep jobs.
- Who it's for
- Veterans with serious mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, who are already in a job support program.
- What's involved
- Participants join weekly group classes for 13 weeks to learn social skills for work. They also meet individually with a therapist and practice skills with their job specialist.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 6 months, involving weekly group sessions, short individual practice meetings, and follow-up check-ins.
- Time commitment: about 13 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Veterans who are outpatients and enrolled to receive supported services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Veterans are eligible for this program if they are receiving services from a mental health team at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, are...
- Veterans will be eligible for the study if they have a DSM-5 diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II...
You likely can't join if
- presence of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
- presence of a cognitively compromising neurological disease
- understanding of English that is not sufficient for comprehension of testing procedures
- premorbid IQ less than 70
- behavior that prevents participation in a group intervention
- hearing or visual impairment that prevents completion of intervention and testing procedures
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veterans who are outpatients and enrolled to receive supported services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Veterans are eligible for this program if they are receiving services from a mental health team at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, are motivated to pursue employment, and are seeking employment within 30 miles of...
- Veterans will be eligible for the study if they have a DSM-5 diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder, Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder, or post-traumatic stress...
- presence of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
- presence of a cognitively compromising neurological disease
- understanding of English that is not sufficient for comprehension of testing procedures
- premorbid IQ less than 70
- behavior that prevents participation in a group intervention
- hearing or visual impairment that prevents completion of intervention and testing procedures
- clinical instability, defined as active suicidal ideation or hospitalization in the previous 4 weeks
- current diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder, severe
- current participation in another mental health intervention study
- inability to commit to 7-9 months of study participation due to a planned move or unstable housing
- inability to provide informed consent
- presence of a guardian of person
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 13 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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