Program to help employees with stress-related issues return to work
Vital@Work: a Personalized Reintegration Program for Employees with Stress-related Complaints
This study is testing a new program designed to help employees with stress-related issues get back to work by providing personalized support, and it's comparing this approach to standard care to see which works better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 208 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 68 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Amsterdam and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06543732 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Vital@Work program aims to assist sick-listed employees suffering from stress-related complaints in their return to work through a personalized eHealth intervention. Participants in the intervention group receive tailored support based on a distress screener, and if necessary, a structured Participatory Approach involving the employee, their supervisor, and a neutral facilitator. This randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of this program against standard care to evaluate improvements in return-to-work rates and overall mental health outcomes. The study is conducted across various organizations to assess its applicability in different work environments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are sick-listed employees aged 18-68 who have been on leave for 2 to 12 weeks due to stress-related complaints.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychiatric disorders or chronic conditions that impede their ability to return to work may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the speed and sustainability of return to work for employees dealing with stress-related issues.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar eHealth interventions for mental health, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sick-listed employees from participating organisations (Amsterdam UMC, GGZ inGeest, Rijksschoonmaakorganisatie \[RSO\], and Transavia) * Aged 18-68 * Between 2 and 12 weeks on sick leave * Suffering from stress-related complaints Exclusion Criteria: * Non-sick-listed employees * Suffering from severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., suicidality, mania, psychosis, schizophrenia) or other chronic conditions (e.g., terminal illness) that could significantly affect the employee's mental health and, hence, prevent the return-to work process * Being pregnant or less than three months after delivery * Sick-listed for more than 12 weeks * Inability to complete either the eHealth modules or questionnaires * Presence of a legal conflict with the employer * Not signing informed consent
Where this trial is running
Amsterdam and 3 other locations
- Amsterdam UMC — Amsterdam, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- GGZ inGeest — Amsterdam, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- Transavia — Amsterdam, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- Rso — The Hague, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Trees Juurlink, PhD
- Email: t.juurlink@amsterdamumc.nl
- Phone: +31613731701
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.