Together in Recovery With Veterans Through Employment
Running, not enrolling · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Veterans With Opioid Use Disorder
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05388812
- Run by
- VA Office of Research and Development
- People needed
- 123
- Starts
- 2022-12-16
- Expected to finish
- 2027-09-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-19
Who can join
Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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
Where it is running
- Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL — Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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