Search / Trial NCT00000407

Improving Vocational Outcomes in Arthritis

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 08, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Arthritis And Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (Armd) Vocational Rehabilitation (Vr) Agency Enhancement Intervention Health Care Service Evaluation Musculoskeletal Disability Return To Work Outcomes Research Unemployment Work Disability

ClinConnect Summary

The long-term objectives of this research project are to enhance program participation and improve the vocational outcomes of people with work disability due to arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders (ARMD) who are actively seeking vocational rehabilitation services.

Some researchers think that people with work disability due to ARMD seeking vocational rehabilitation (VR) services who are exposed to an "agency access intervention" are more likely to gain entrance to the VR system and be determined eligible for services than are similar people not exposed to the intervention. Furth...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Resident of Alabama
  • Previously employed
  • Currently unemployed due to musculoskeletal disability
  • Feel capable of work
  • Want to work
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Not a resident of Alabama
  • Unable to work

Trial Officials

Richard S. Maisiak, PhD, MSPH

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

About University Of Alabama At Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a prominent academic institution and research hub dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. Renowned for its commitment to medical discovery and education, UAB conducts cutting-edge research across a wide array of disciplines, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and public health. With a robust infrastructure for clinical research, UAB fosters collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and resources to enhance the translation of scientific findings into effective treatments and interventions. As a leader in clinical research, UAB aims to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the broader medical community through rigorous trial design and implementation.

Locations

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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