Helping veterans with opioid use disorder find and keep jobs
INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR VETERANS WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10938007
This study is looking at how a program called Individual Placement and Support (IPS) can help veterans with opioid use disorder find and keep jobs, especially during tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10938007 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how Individual Placement and Support (IPS) can assist veterans struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) in securing and maintaining employment. The study aims to understand the effectiveness of IPS in improving job outcomes for veterans, particularly in the context of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as increased unemployment and treatment disruptions. By employing a mixed methods approach, the research will gather both quantitative and qualitative data to assess the impact of IPS on veterans' employment and recovery from OUD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are seeking employment support.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those without opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve job placement and retention for veterans with opioid use disorder, enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for Individual Placement and Support in improving employment outcomes for veterans with other mental health conditions, suggesting potential for success in this context as well.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DAVIS, LORI L. — BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: DAVIS, LORI L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.