RECRUITING

Mastering the World of Work (MWW): RCT

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized clinical trial for an innovative intervention entitled "Mastering the World of Work" (MWW). MWW aims to improve the employment outcomes of individuals with psychiatric disabilities who experience metacognitive deficits. Metacognitive deficits are represented in diminished capacity to form an integrated sense of self and others and respond to challenges in life. The randomized trial (N=60) will be conducted with recipients of Supported Employment (Individual Placement and Support) services at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, in Manchester, NH. Given COVID-19 safety considerations, the MWW intervention will be delivered in a hybrid manner depending on the preferences of both clinicians and clients at the MHCGM at any given point of the study. The feasibility of remote delivery of the intervention has been established as part of a pilot study conducted at BU CPR. Thus, clinicians may deliver the intervention using HIPAA-complaint ZOOM connection and/or in person. The assessments will be administered at baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months post baseline remotely by BU staff using a HIPAA-complaint ZOOM connection. The RCT will establish preliminary evidence about the incremental effectiveness of the MWW intervention to improve the employment outcomes of individuals with metacognitive deficits who receive high fidelity IPS services. Study participants randomized to the control condition will receive IPS services as usual.

Official Title

Mastering the World of Work (MWW): Randomized Controlled Trial

Quick Facts

Study Start:2022-06-24
Study Completion:2025-09
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05206188

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. are 18 or older
  2. 2. have a DSM-IV diagnosis of serious mental illness, including dual diagnosis
  3. 3. are currently receiving supported employment services (Individual Placement and Support) at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, in Manchester, NH.
  4. 4. are not currently employed for one of the following three reasons: i. newly enrolled in IPS and have not yet been placed in a job ii. have been enrolled in IPS for at least three months and have not yet obtained a job iii. have lost a job after enrollment in IPS and have not obtained a new job for at least a month following the loss of their last job.
  5. 5. are fluent in English
  6. 6. are able and willing to participate via Zoom in assessments and if necessary in intervention delivery
  7. 7. agree that assessments and intervention sessions will be audio-recorded
  1. 1. inability to give full and knowing consent

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Philippe Bloch, MEd
CONTACT
617-353-5141
bloch@bu.edu
Sue Guarino, RNBC
CONTACT
603-668-4111
guarinos@mhcgm.org

Principal Investigator

Zlatka Russinova, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Study Locations (Sites)

Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03103
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus

  • Zlatka Russinova, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2022-06-24
Study Completion Date2025-09

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2022-06-24
Study Completion Date2025-09

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Mental Disorders
  • Employment
  • Metacognition
  • Employment, Supported