Vocational Rehabilitation for Opioid Use Disorder
(THRIVE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial compares two job support programs for Veterans recovering from opioid addiction to see which helps them work longer in competitive jobs. It also examines how job support affects their medication adherence, mental health, and social integration.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on employment support rather than medication changes.
Is Individual Placement and Support (IPS) safe for people with opioid use disorder?
The available research does not report any specific safety concerns related to the use of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for people with opioid use disorder. IPS is generally considered a safe employment support intervention, as it has been widely used for individuals with severe mental illness and other conditions without noted safety issues.12345
How is the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) treatment different for opioid use disorder?
The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) treatment is unique because it focuses on helping people with opioid use disorder find and keep competitive jobs as part of their recovery process. Unlike traditional treatments that primarily address medical or psychological aspects, IPS integrates employment support directly into the treatment plan, emphasizing rapid job search and ongoing support.13467
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for opioid use disorder?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Mercy N Mumba, RN
Principal Investigator
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Veterans aged 19 or older with opioid use disorder who are unemployed or underemployed, working less than 20 hours a week. They must want to work and be able to consent to the study. Those with severe medical conditions, active suicidal thoughts, involvement in other vocational trials, psychotic disorders, dementia, or anticipated inability to complete the study cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or Treatment-as-Usual Vocational Rehabilitation (TAU-VR) services to improve employment outcomes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for employment outcomes, quality of life, social support, depression, anxiety, resilience, and suicide risk
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
- Treatment As Usual Vocational Rehabilitation (TAU-VR)
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor