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Minnesota RETAIN Phase 3

United States1,000 participantsStarted 2025-07-07

Plain-language summary

MN RETAIN Phase 3 is a non-randomized trial to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN. The program is funded by US Department of Education (DOE). There will be collaboration between partners to implement best practices in early intervention to support injured or ill employees in stay-at-work and return-to-work. MN RETAIN involves a partnership between Mayo Clinic and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and stakeholders throughout MN. MN DEED serves as the main recipient and administrator of the funding within the state with Mayo Clinic a subrecipients of the grant.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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: * \> 18-years-old, * MN Resident, * Works or intends to work in MN, Meets one of the following: * Employed at the time of enrollment (must be a W2 employee) OR, * Unemployed and in the workforce (looking for a job) referred by either: * Dislocated Worker (DW) Program, * Healthcare provider/care team managing work restrictions * Within 6 months of last day of work, Meets one of the following: * Provider work restrictions of unable to work for at least 2 weeks * Per healthcare team anticipated to be unable to work for at least 2 weeks * Employer's inability to accommodate current work restrictions Meets one of the following: * Diagnosis of a personal injury or illness that impacts employment (acute injury/illness or exacerbation of a chronic condition). * Surgery or procedure anticipated within the next 4-weeks that impacts employment * Documentation of work restrictions (i.e., written note/form documentation in electronic medical record prior to enrollment) Exclusion Criteria: * Does not have the capacity to give appropriate informed consent, * Active workers' compensation claim relating to the qualifying injury or illness, * Pending application OR Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or -Supplemental Security Income (SSI), * Self-Employed (i.e., 1099 worker)

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

Workers to maintain employment

Timeframe: 6 month after enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07037927

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-03-31

Contact for this trial

Samantha Westphal, MSN, RN, PHN

507-422-6407 westphal.samantha@mayo.edu

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