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Official title Feasibility and Acceptability of an Evidence-Informed Virtual Intervention to Reduce Perceptions of Injustice Following Work Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07072702
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Many individuals who have sustained disabling injuries in the workplace react to their situation with a sense of 'injustice'. Research over the past 20 years has revealed that, interpreting one's post-injury life situation as 'unjust', actually interferes with recovery from the disabling injury.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 65
You may be able to join if
- working knowledge of English,
- work absence of less than 8 weeks duration following a musculoskeletal injury to the back or neck,
- a score above clinical threshold on a self-report measure of perceived injustice,
- between 25 and 65 years of age,
- referred for primary care physiotherapy, and
You likely can't join if
- currently receiving psychological services for a mental health problem,
- clinical evidence of vertebral fracture, disk herniation, infectious disease, or rheumatoid arthritis (determined from referral information),
- illiteracy or severe cognitive impairment (determined informally through the intake interview).
See the full eligibility criteria
- working knowledge of English,
- work absence of less than 8 weeks duration following a musculoskeletal injury to the back or neck,
- a score above clinical threshold on a self-report measure of perceived injustice,
- between 25 and 65 years of age,
- referred for primary care physiotherapy, and
- currently receiving wage indemnity benefits from the WSIB.
- currently receiving psychological services for a mental health problem,
- clinical evidence of vertebral fracture, disk herniation, infectious disease, or rheumatoid arthritis (determined from referral information),
- illiteracy or severe cognitive impairment (determined informally through the intake interview).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 25 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.