Evaluation of the Minnesota RETAIN program for injured or ill workers
One-Year Impact Evaluation of Minnesota Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network (RETAIN)
This study tests whether the Minnesota RETAIN program can help injured or ill workers stay employed or return to work more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT05146349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of the Minnesota RETAIN program, which aims to support workforce retention and reduce future workplace disability for employees who have experienced an injury or illness. It employs a randomized control trial methodology to assess the effectiveness of early intervention strategies in helping individuals stay at work or return to work. The program is a collaborative effort involving multiple state departments and organizations, including the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Mayo Clinic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Minnesota residents aged 18 or older who have been unable to work for no more than 6 months due to a work-related or personal injury or illness.
Not a fit: Patients currently involved in legal litigation related to their medical condition or those employed by organizations with existing return-to-work programs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve job retention and recovery outcomes for injured or ill workers in Minnesota.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar early intervention approaches, indicating potential for positive outcomes in workforce retention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must have been unable to work for no more than 6 months prior enrollment; 80% of participants must be within 3 months of their last day of work * 18 years or older * Minnesota resident * Works in Minnesota * Employed or currently in the labor force * Meets one of the following: 1. Diagnosis of a work related or personal injury or illness that impacts employment 2. Invasive procedure (e.g., surgery) within the past 12-weeks or anticipated within the next 8-weeks that impacts employment Exclusion Criteria: * Legal representation/litigation at the time of enrollment related to their medical condition. * Does not have the capacity to give appropriate informed consent * Employed by a RETAIN healthcare recipient or subrecipient with an existing return to work program for employees (i.e. Mayo Clinic employees) * Worker's compensation recipients that have a qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC) or a disability case manager (DCM)
Where this trial is running
Rochester, Minnesota
- Mn Retain, Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jill Berk, PhD — Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
- Study coordinator: Amaka Osuoha, MPH
- Email: aosuoha@mathematica-mpr.com
- Phone: 734-205-3085
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.