Job coaching for veterans with opioid addiction: a path to recovery?
NCT ID NCT05388812
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a job coaching program called Individual Placement and Support (IPS) helps veterans with opioid use disorder find and keep competitive jobs. Researchers will compare IPS to standard vocational rehab in 123 veterans. They also want to see if getting a job improves medication adherence, mental health, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Individual Placement and Support (IPS) – a job coaching program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that tailored employment services help veterans with opioid use disorder gain stable jobs and improve their overall well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 123 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The program may not lead to lasting employment or health improvements.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-1927, United States
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Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35404-5015, United States