NCT03519334

Brief Summary

PATHWAYS is a 3-year project that directly contributes to the 2014 Work Programme by focusing on action 2.1.1.3 regarding the development of innovative approaches to promote the professional integration and reintegration of people with chronic diseases and improve their employability. The main aim of PATHWAYS is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the effective professional integration of people with chronic health conditions in Europe

Trial Health

93
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
686

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2015

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
9 countries

10 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

May 1, 2015

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2017

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 8, 2017

Completed
23 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2017

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 8, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

May 8, 2018

Status Verified

November 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

November 8, 2017

Last Update Submit

May 7, 2018

Conditions

Employment

Keywords

EmploymentReturn to workCareer MobilityEmployment supportedWorkplaceChronic disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Employment needs

    Any environmental or personal factor that impact on the professional integration of people with chronic health conditions. This definition has been conceptualized according to the International Classification of Disability and Health's framework (World Health Organization, 2001). This outcome will be collected in the e-survey study (including people with chronic health conditions)

    One time point assessment. Period of data collection: An average of 3 years (2016-2018)

Study Arms (2)

Chronic health condition group/study

People with any of the following chronic health conditions: Diabetes, Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Major Depression, Dysthymia, Migraine, Back \& Neck Pain, Cancer, Ischemic Heart Disease

Expert consultation group/study

Relevant contacts from advocacy organizations operating at European level for the professional integration of people with chronic health conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Chronic health conditions will be defined by people with self reported diagnosis of any of the following health conditions: Diabetes, Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Major Depression, Dysthymia, Migraine, Back \& Neck Pain, Cancer, Ischemic Heart Disease (According to International Classification of Diseases 10th version (ICD-10) Experts will be people working in advocacy organizations. For example, NGOs and patient's associations. These associations shuld be aimed ar enhancing professional integration of people with chronic health conditions

You may not qualify if:

  • People with Chronic health condition study:
  • People with self-reported diagnosis of chronic health conditions (i.e Diabetes, Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Major Depression, Dysthymia, Migraine, Back \& Neck Pain, Cancer, Ischemic Heart Disease)
  • Participants living in European Union (EU-28)
  • Working age: 18-65 years
  • Younger than 18 years
  • No residents in European Union (EU-28)
  • Expert consultation study:
  • People working in Advocacy organizations. These organizations should meet all the following criteria: i) their main activities should be addressed at (re)integrating people with chronic health conditions into the workforce ii) they should operate at European level, and iii) they should have at least 3 years of experience in the field.
  • Working age: 18-65 years
  • Advocacy organizations not operating at European Union Level

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (10)

KABEG Gailtal-Klinik

Hermagor, Austria

Location

Charles University Czech Republic

Prague, Czechia

Location

Ludwig Maximilian University

Munich, Germany

Location

University of Thessaly

Thessaloniki, Greece

Location

Foundation IRCCS Neurological Institute Carlo Besta

Milan, Italy

Location

Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences

Oslo, Norway

Location

Jagiellonian University Medical College

Krakow, Poland

Location

University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Location

Fundació Sant Joan de Déu

Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

Location

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid

Madrid, 28029, Spain

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Disease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Jose Luis Mateos, MD, PhD

    Universidad Autonoma de Madrid

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 8, 2017

First Posted

May 8, 2018

Study Start

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion

June 1, 2017

Study Completion

December 1, 2017

Last Updated

May 8, 2018

Record last verified: 2017-11

Locations

ES(2)CZ(1)IT(1)SL(1)NO(1)AU(1)PL(1)DE(1)GR(1)