Training supervisors in Dutch SMEs to support mental health at work

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of the ASCEND intervention, which trains workplace supervisors in Dutch Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to better support their employees' mental health. The intervention aims to enhance supervisors' confidence, mental health literacy, and ability to advocate for mental health initiatives. Data will be collected through online questionnaires from both supervisors and their supervisees, with a focus on measuring changes in mental health outcomes and absenteeism rates. The study also includes a qualitative evaluation phase to gather insights from participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion for SMEs:

* Having 10 to 250 employees
* Being located in the Netherlands

In case of insufficient recruitment among SMEs, a mitigation strategy is to recruit public and non-profit organizations with 10 to 250 employees, and units of larger organizations employing between 10 and 250 employees

Eligibility criteria for individual participants:

Supervisors are included if they fit the following inclusion criteria:

* 18 years or older
* Working in an organization in the Netherlands
* Sufficient mastery (written and spoken) of the language in which the ASCEND intervention is being delivered (i.e., Dutch or English)
* Written informed consent before entering the study
* Supervise at least 1 supervisee within the same organization

Supervisees are included if they fit the following inclusion criteria:

* 18 years or older
* Have a direct supervisor who is participating in ASCEND (either intervention or control group)
* Sufficient mastery of English or Dutch
* Written informed consent before entering the study

Where it's running

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  Amsterdam, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Mark van Vugt, PhD — VU University of Amsterdam
• Study coordinator: Amber S Brizar, MSc
• Email: a.s.brizar@vu.nl
• Phone: +31 20 59 82587

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.