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Prevention of Arthritis-Related Work Disability

Launched by BOSTON UNIVERSITY CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 05, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Arthritis Rheumatic Disorders Work Related Disability Vocational Rehabilitation (Vr) Job Retention Services Work Limitations Work Instability

ClinConnect Summary

Job loss commonly occurs among people with rheumatic disorders. This study will determine whether vocational rehabilitation (VR) provided to employed people with rheumatic disorders will improve their ability to remain employed. VR is applied primarily to people who have already lost their jobs. However, using job retention VR services may prevent, or delay, the onset of employment work loss among people with rheumatic disorders. Job retention VR services target important employment-loss risk factors. They do so by modifying jobs to reduce barriers posed by functional limitations and sympto...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Must currently be employed full or part time
  • Must live in selected communities in eastern Massachusetts
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Plans to move from area
  • Plans to have joint replacement surgery in next 6 months
  • Plans to retire or go on disability within next 2 years

Trial Officials

Saralynn J. Allaire, Sc.D.

Principal Investigator

Boston University

About Boston University Charles River Campus

Boston University Charles River Campus is a prominent academic institution dedicated to advancing health and science through innovative research and education. As a sponsor of clinical trials, the campus leverages its extensive resources and interdisciplinary expertise to facilitate groundbreaking studies that aim to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the understanding of various medical conditions. With a commitment to ethical research practices and collaboration with healthcare professionals, Boston University Charles River Campus plays a vital role in translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications that benefit communities locally and globally.

Locations

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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