SAFE Workplace Intervention for People With IDD (NCT06112249) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
SAFE Workplace Intervention for People With IDD
United States67 participantsStarted 2023-10-24
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a systematic training approach targeting behaviors to increase safety and prevention of airborne diseases such as COVID-19 in the workplace for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This project is designed to determine proof of concept and proof of product for a peer support intervention, the SAFE program, to increase knowledge and safe workplace practices. There is an identified immediate need for individuals with IDD to receive training in an accessible format. The SAFE program has been developed in an accessible format for those with IDD. It focuses on education regarding actionable behaviors that reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. The study will implement a peer-mediated and occupational therapy lead program, SAFE, to identify and address potential implementation issues and further refine the program curriculum. Additionally, the efficacy of the program on perceived safety and well-being, observable preventative behaviors and self-advocacy will be examined.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The researchers anticipate recruiting young adults 18years old and over with ASD or IDD who are currently employed or actively looking for employment to participate in the study. Participants will have a diagnosis of ASD or IDD. Participants will self-report their ASD or IDD diagnosis. Additionally, the community agencies have access to documentation that identifies their consumer's diagnoses. Based on this, the researchers will ask them to only provide information to those individuals who have a diagnosis of IDD. Potentially eligible participants with documented intellectual and developmental disabilities will be recruited through large vocational rehabilitation organizations (Community Integrated Services CIS and Project Search) that together serve over 1200 adults with IDD. Participants must be working a minimum of 10 hours a week outside the home and/or receive vocational rehabilitation services.
Exclusion Criteria:
* under 18 years, do not have a minimum of 10 hours/week of work experience, do not have Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability
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.
1This study focused on teaching people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) about preventing airborne infectious diseases in the workplace — if I or my family member has IDD and works or plans to work, could the knowledge or strategies tested in this trial be useful to discuss with our care team or employer?
2Since this trial is completed and was measuring changes in knowledge and preventive behaviors, has the research been published yet, and could you help me understand what the findings suggest about effective health education approaches for people with IDD?
3This was a workplace-based intervention rather than a medical treatment — does that mean there are no direct medical risks to consider, and would the main question be whether the educational approach fits our specific situation and needs?
4Given that this trial focused on prevention rather than treatment, how does it compare to other support or health education resources already available to people with IDD in our area, and would those be worth exploring alongside what this study found?
5Since this trial has already completed and is not enrolling anyone, could you point me toward any ongoing or upcoming studies — or existing programs — that build on this kind of workplace health education for people with IDD?
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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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Infectious Airborne Disease Knowledge and Preventative Behaviors Outcomes
Timeframe: Pre Data (before intervention), Post1 (immediately following), Post2 (1 month after)