NCT01565863

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) in improving employment outcomes and community engagement among U.S. veterans with disabilities.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
199

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2012

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 23, 2012

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 29, 2012

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2013

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

June 11, 2020

Status Verified

June 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

March 23, 2012

Last Update Submit

June 9, 2020

Conditions

Mental DisordersWorries; Pain or Disability

Keywords

Perceived DisabilityMental WellnessEmploymentSocial Integration and EngagementGoal Achievement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Employment

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Quality of Life

    6 months

  • Citizenship

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Progressive Goal Attainment Program

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Progressive Goal Attainment Program

VA employment services

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Progressive Goal Attainment ProgramBEHAVIORAL

The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) is a behavioral intervention originally developed in Canada at McGill University in order to increase return to work and community integration for individuals who receive worker's compensation. PGAP is the first disability program that is specifically designed to target the psycho-social risk factors of disability. The premise behind PGAP is that inactivity and attitudinal barriers increase work disability, and these issues are a primary cause of unemployment for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. PGAP is a structured, 10-week intervention that focuses upon helping clients develop a planned activity schedule to assist them in resuming desirable life activities.

Also known as: PGAP
Progressive Goal Attainment Program

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 55 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Self-reporting a disability.
  • Unemployed or under-employed.
  • Likely to benefit from PGAP (i.e. unengaged in social and community activities, difficulty attaining work due to motivational factors).

You may not qualify if:

  • Does not consent to be in the study.
  • Significant barriers: serious substance abuse, significant psychotic disorders and cognitive disabilities that would preclude them from active participation in PGAP.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

VA Connecticut Health Care Center

West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States

Location

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Adams H, Ellis T, Stanish WD, Sullivan MJ. Psychosocial factors related to return to work following rehabilitation of whiplash injuries. J Occup Rehabil. 2007 Jun;17(2):305-15. doi: 10.1007/s10926-007-9082-3. Epub 2007 May 8.

    PMID: 17486435BACKGROUND

  • Sullivan MJ, Adams H, Rhodenizer T, Stanish WD. A psychosocial risk factor--targeted intervention for the prevention of chronic pain and disability following whiplash injury. Phys Ther. 2006 Jan;86(1):8-18. doi: 10.1093/ptj/86.1.8.

    PMID: 16386058BACKGROUND

  • Sullivan MJ, Feuerstein M, Gatchel R, Linton SJ, Pransky G. Integrating psychosocial and behavioral interventions to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes. J Occup Rehabil. 2005 Dec;15(4):475-89. doi: 10.1007/s10926-005-8029-9.

    PMID: 16254750BACKGROUND

  • Hossain F, Baird P, and Pardoe R. Improving employment outcomes and community integration for veterans with disabilities: Early implementation of the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) for Veterans Demonstration. April 2013. New York: MDRC.

    BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mental DisordersPain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Peter Baird

    MDRC

    STUDY DIRECTOR

  • Jack Tsai

    VA Connecticut Healthcare System

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Anthony Kerrigan

    Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 23, 2012

First Posted

March 29, 2012

Study Start

February 1, 2012

Primary Completion

June 1, 2013

Study Completion

November 1, 2013

Last Updated

June 11, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-06

Locations

US(2)