Nudge study aims to get sick workers back on the job

NCT ID NCT05006976

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving doctors a summary of their patient's survey answers before a consultation helps people on sick leave return to work. About 1180 adults in Norway are taking part. The goal is to see if this simple nudge improves recovery and reduces time off work.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nudging (providing clinicians with a summary of patient survey results before consultations)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people on sick leave return to work more quickly.
What could go wrong: This is a naturalistic study testing a behavioral nudge, not a new drug or treatment. The effect may be small or not generalizable beyond Norway's sickness absence clinics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Bullying Depression depressive disorder Fatigue musculoskeletal system disorder occupation-related stress disorder Occupational Stress Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DISORDERS DEPRESSION EMPLOYMENT FATIGUE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE PAIN RETURN TO WORK SICKNESS ABSENCE WORK-RELATED STRESS WORKPLACE BULLYING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Helse I Arbeid Finnmarkssykehuset

Kirkenes, Troms Og Finnmark, 9915, Norway
Helse I Arbeid Helgelandssykehuset

Sandnessjøen, Nordland, 8800, Norway
Helse I Arbeid Nordlandssykehuset

Bodø, Nordland, 8092, Norway
Helse I Arbeid Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge

Tromsø, Troms Og Finnmark, 9019, Norway
Opptreningssenteret i Finnmark

Alta, Troms Og Finnmark, 9510, Norway

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