New career program aims to boost job success for veterans with psychiatric disorders
NCT ID NCT04698967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a career counseling program called Purposeful Pathways for veterans with psychiatric disorders who were struggling to find or keep jobs. The program involved up to 12 weekly sessions focused on career goals, job searching, and building confidence. Researchers wanted to see if the program was acceptable and helpful, and to gather information for a future larger study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Purposeful Pathways (behavioral career counseling intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help veterans with psychiatric disorders find more satisfying jobs and stay employed longer.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage feasibility study with only 67 participants. The results may not apply to all veterans, and the intervention may not work in larger, more diverse groups.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
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