Mastering the World of Work (MWW): RCT
Running, not enrolling · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Mental Disorders, Employment, Metacognition, Employment, Supported
In brief
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized clinical trial for an innovative intervention entitled "Mastering the World of Work" (MWW). MWW aims to improve the employment outcomes of individuals with psychiatric disabilities who experience metacognitive deficits. Metacognitive deficits are represented in diminished capacity to form an integrated sense of self and others and respond to challenges in life. The randomized trial (N=60) will be conducted with recipients of Supported Employment (Individual Placement and Support) services at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, in Manchester, NH. Given COVID-19 safety considerations, the MWW intervention will be delivered in a hybrid manner depending on the preferences of both clinicians and clients at the MHCGM at any given point of the study. The feasibility of remote delivery of the intervention has been established as part of a pilot study conducted at BU CPR. Thus, clinicians may deliver the intervention using HIPAA-complaint ZOOM connection and/or in person. The assessments will be administered at baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months post baseline remotely by BU staff using a HIPAA-complaint ZOOM connection. The RCT will establish preliminary evidence about the incremental effectiveness of the MWW intervention to improve the employment outcomes of individuals with metacognitive deficits who receive high fidelity IPS services. Study participants randomized to the control condition will receive IPS services as usual.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05206188
- Run by
- Boston University Charles River Campus
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2022-06-24
- Expected to finish
- 2026-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- are 18 or older
- have a DSM-IV diagnosis of serious mental illness, including dual diagnosis
- are currently receiving supported employment services (Individual Placement and Support) at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, in Manchester, NH.
- are not currently employed for one of the following three reasons: i. newly enrolled in IPS and have not yet been placed in a job ii. have been enrolled in IPS for at least three months and have not yet obtained a job iii. have lost a job after enrollment in IPS and have not obtained a new job for at least a month following the loss of their last job.
- are fluent in English
- are able and willing to participate via Zoom in assessments and if necessary in intervention delivery
- agree that assessments and intervention sessions will be audio-recorded
You may not qualify if…
- inability to give full and knowing consent
Where it is running
- Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester — Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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