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Can a 29-Session coaching program boost employment for people with psychiatric disabilities?

NCT ID NCT05206188

Disease control Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a program called Mastering the World of Work (MWW) designed to help people with serious mental illness improve their job outcomes. The program focuses on building metacognitive skills — the ability to understand one's own thoughts and others' perspectives — through 29 individual coaching sessions. Participants are adults receiving supported employment services, and the trial compares those who get MWW plus usual job support to those who get usual support alone. Researchers will track employment rates and job tenure over 18 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a 29-session behavioral coaching program called Mastering the World of Work (MWW)
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could help people with serious mental illness gain and keep jobs by improving their ability to understand themselves and navigate workplace challenges.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program is intensive (29 sessions) and may not be practical in all settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2022

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. are 18 or older 2. have a DSM-IV diagnosis of serious mental illness, including dual diagnosis 3. are currently receiving supported employment services (Individual Placement and Support) at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, in Manchester, NH. 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. are fluent in English 6. are able and willing to participate via Zoom in assessments and if necessary in intervention delivery 7. agree that assessments and intervention sessions will be audio-recorded Exclusion Criteria: 1\. inability to give full and knowing consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mental disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Employment Employment, supported Mental disorders Metacognition

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester

    Manchester, New Hampshire, 03103, United States

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