Status:
COMPLETED
Prevention of Arthritis-Related Work Disability
Lead Sponsor:
Boston University Charles River Campus
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Boston University
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
People with rheumatic disorders (arthritis) often have trouble keeping their jobs. This study will look at whether vocational rehabilitation (VR) will improve the ability of employed people with arthr...
Detailed Description
Job loss commonly occurs among people with rheumatic disorders. This study will determine whether vocational rehabilitation (VR) provided to employed people with rheumatic disorders will improve their...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must currently be employed full or part time
- Must live in selected communities in eastern Massachusetts
Exclusion Criteria:
- Plans to move from area
- Plans to have joint replacement surgery in next 6 months
- Plans to retire or go on disability within next 2 years
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 1997
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2001
Estimated Enrollment :
242 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00000416
Start Date
September 1 1997
End Date
August 1 2001
Last Update
July 26 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118