Observing workability and employment changes after a rehabilitation program
Veränderungen Der Arbeitsfähigkeit Und Erwerbstätigkeit Infolge Des Medizinisch Berufsorientierten Rehabilitationsverfahrens PV RehaJET [Changes in Workability and Employment Following the Work-related Medical Rehabilitation PV RehaJET]
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program in Austria to see if work-specific exercises can help people get back to work better than a traditional medical-focused approach.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pensionsversicherungsanstalt Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bad Hofgastein, State of Salzburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06594120 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate a new rehabilitation approach in Austria that focuses on work-specific exercises tailored to patients' occupational needs. Participants are divided into two groups: one group engages in a three-week work-specific rehabilitation program immediately, while the other first undergoes a three-week medical-focused rehabilitation before transitioning to a four-week work-specific program. Researchers will monitor improvements through questionnaires administered at the start and end of the rehabilitation, with follow-up assessments at six and twelve months post-rehabilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with musculoskeletal diseases who are motivated to participate in a rehabilitation program.
Not a fit: Patients with acute or severe functional limitations that prevent them from completing the rehabilitation modules may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance workability and employment outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While similar rehabilitation approaches have been explored, this specific focus on work-related needs is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * The study participants are regular patients in the rehabilitation centre Bad Hofgastein * Presence of a disease in the area of the musculoskeletal system * Sufficient motivation to maintain professional participation * Declaration of consent Exclusion Criteria: * No completion of all work-specific rehabilitation modules * Acute or decompensated disease states with severe functional limitations (i.e. not able to continue with the rehabilitation programme)
Where this trial is running
Bad Hofgastein, State of Salzburg
- Rehabilitationszentrum Bad Hofgastein — Bad Hofgastein, State of Salzburg, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stefan Gschwenter, MA
- Email: stefan.gschwenter@pv.at
- Phone: +43 50303 - 26722
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.