Collaboration intervention to help people with chronic pain return to work
Evaluation of a Collaborative Intervention to Promote Early Employer Contact and Return to Work Among People With Common Mental Disorders or Long-term Pain
This study tests a new program that helps people with chronic pain or mental disorders work better with their employers to see if it can reduce sick leave and improve their health and job satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uppsala University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Uppsala, Uppsala County) |
| Trial ID | NCT05216861 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This cluster randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Demand and Ability Protocol, which promotes collaboration between patients with chronic mental disorders (CMD) or chronic pain and their employers. The intervention is delivered by rehabilitation coordinators at primary health care centers and focuses on reducing sick leave while enhancing health, work ability, and trust in management. The study will also explore the experiences of patients and managers participating in the intervention, as well as the factors that affect its implementation in primary health care settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with CMD or chronic pain who are currently employed and on full-time or part-time sick leave.
Not a fit: Patients who have been on full-time sick leave for more than six months prior to the first contact with rehabilitation coordinators may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce sick leave and improve the overall health and work ability of patients with chronic pain or CMD.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using collaborative interventions to improve return-to-work outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * have a diagnosis of CMD and/or chronic pain * have a job * be on full-time or part time sick leave * accept the manager's involvement. Exclusion Criteria: * been on full-time sick leave for more than 6 months before the first contact with REKO
Where this trial is running
Uppsala, Uppsala County
- Region Uppsala — Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Therese Hellman, PhD — Uppsala University
- Study coordinator: Therese Hellman, PhD
- Email: therese.hellman@medsci.uu.se
- Phone: +46706539504
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.