Can therapy plus job help get people back to work faster?

NCT ID NCT04432129

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether combining mental health treatment with job coaching helps people on sick leave due to anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, or functional disorders return to work. 900 participants in Denmark received either the combined service or usual care. The main goal was to see if they returned to work sooner.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical way to help people with common mental disorders return to work more quickly.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are available but may not apply to other countries or healthcare systems. The intervention is complex and may be hard to replicate elsewhere.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health - CORE

    Copenhagen, 2900, Denmark

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