Impact of continuous case support and resource provision in social work
Official title: Wirksamkeit Von Begleiten Und Ausstatten in Interventionskontexten Der Klinischen Sozialen Arbeit (ALIMEnt II)
Run by University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland · NCT07908095 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new way to measure social work activities and see how ongoing support and help finding resources affect people with health-related and social challenges.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Olten) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2028 |
| Study ends | August 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07908095 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults experiencing health-related and psychosocial problems who expect to need multiple forms of social work support and can respond in German.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have acute instability or cannot engage with the assessment process may not benefit from the study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study in Switzerland aims to develop a reliable measurement scale for health-related social work activities. It examines two main functions: providing ongoing accompaniment and helping patients access resources. The project uses both social workers’ activities and patient perspectives to quantify how services are delivered and their potential impact. It builds evidence to close gaps in how the effectiveness of social work is evaluated and understood within the healthcare context.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the instrument could help standardize how social work services are measured and improve resource access for patients with health-related and psychosocial needs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown potential in measuring social work activity, but rigorous, standardized instruments remain limited, making this approach somewhat exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The person has both, health-related and psychosocial problems. * Multiple consultations and different forms of social work support are likely to be required. * The person is able to understand and respond to questions formulated in German. * The person is sufficiently stable to provide information about their own situation without negatively affecting their well-being
Where it's running
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
Olten, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Prof. Dr. Andrea Zumbrunn
- Email: andrea.zumrbunn@fhnw.ch
- Phone: +41 62 957 21 62
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.