New program aims to help veterans with mental illness thrive in the workplace
NCT ID NCT05491538
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new social skills training program for Veterans with serious mental illness (like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD) who are looking for work. The program teaches skills to better understand social cues and handle workplace relationships. Researchers want to see if Veterans find the program helpful and if it can be combined with job support services.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2022
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans who are outpatients and enrolled to receive supported services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. * Veterans are eligible for this program if they are receiving services from a mental health team at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, are motivated to pursue employment, and are seeking employment within 30 miles of the medical center. * Veterans will be eligible for the study if they have a DSM-5 diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder, Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder, or PTSD. Exclusion Criteria: Study exclusion criteria are: * presence of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury * presence of a cognitively compromising neurological disease * understanding of English that is not sufficient for comprehension of testing procedures * premorbid IQ less than 70 * behavior that prevents participation in a group intervention * hearing or visual impairment that prevents completion of intervention and testing procedures * clinical instability, defined as active suicidal ideation or hospitalization in the previous 4 weeks * current diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder, severe * current participation in another mental health intervention study * inability to commit to 7-9 months of study participation due to a planned move or unstable housing * inability to provide informed consent * presence of a guardian of person
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Locations
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States
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