Together in Recovery With Veterans Through Employment (NCT05388812) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Together in Recovery With Veterans Through Employment
United States123 participantsStarted 2022-12-16
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to help Veterans who have opioid use problems with gaining and maintaining meaningful employment. The investigators also want to know employment helps with other aspects of the Veteran's life including starting and staying on necessary medications, mental health needs, and feeling a part of society.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* age 19\* (\<19 year of age in the state of AL is defined minor)
* DSM-5 Axis I diagnosis of OUD
* currently unemployed or underemployed, defined as working \<20hrs/week in a meaningful competitive job for a wage, salary, or commission
* expression of interest in competitive employment; and willing and able to give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* current diagnosis of psychotic disorders since these Veterans already can receive IPS in usual care at TVAMC and BVAMC
* diagnosis of dementia (evidenced in the medical record)
* presence of current severe and unstable medical condition or terminal illness, that would contraindicate study participation or expose them to an undue risk
* unlikely that participant can complete the study
* e.g., expected deployment, incarceration, long-term hospitalization, or relocation from the vicinity
* active suicidal or homicidal ideation making it unsafe for Veteran to be included
* current participation in another vocational interventional trial
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.