Vocational rehabilitation for workers with multiple sclerosis
Development and Assessment of a Vocational Rehabilitation Intervention for Job Retention in Workers With Multiple Sclerosis (RiaLSM Intervention Project)
NA · Fondazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla · NCT06805318
This study tests a new support program to help people with multiple sclerosis keep their jobs and overcome work challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Rome, Lazio and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06805318 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project focuses on implementing a vocational rehabilitation intervention aimed at helping individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) maintain their employment. The intervention is designed to address work-related difficulties faced by those diagnosed with MS, particularly during their most productive years. It involves a multi-professional approach, utilizing various interventions from different professionals to support individuals in accessing, finding, and retaining their jobs. The study targets employed individuals who have experienced challenges in their work due to MS.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have a confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and are currently employed.
Not a fit: Patients with other pathologies that impact work productivity may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve job retention and quality of life for patients with multiple sclerosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that vocational rehabilitation can be effective for individuals with similar conditions, suggesting a promising approach for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed MS diagnosis * Age ≥18 years * Currently employed at the beginning of the study entry * Have worked at least one day in the last 12 months * MSQ-Job \>=15 * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other pathologies impacting on work productivity
Where this trial is running
Rome, Lazio and 1 other locations
- IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia — Rome, Lazio, Italy (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Servizio di Riabilitazione AISM Liguria, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Society — Genoa, Liguria, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michela Ponzio, PhD
- Email: michela.ponzio@aism.it
- Phone: +39 0102713246
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.
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Vocational Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, Return to Work, Work Maintenance, Work Placement, Vocational Guidance, Reasonable Accomodation