NCT06026280

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a mobile app-based program aimed to help individuals with unemployment-related emotional distress return to work.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
141

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 7, 2023

Completed
23 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 30, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 7, 2023

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 28, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 28, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

October 18, 2024

Status Verified

October 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

August 30, 2023

Last Update Submit

October 16, 2024

Conditions

Job StressDistress, Emotional

Keywords

depressionunemployment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Job Search Behavior (JSB) Scale

    10-item scale to assess the frequency that a person performs certain job seeking behaviors within a week. Each item has 5 answer options (from 0 times to 6 or more times). A higher score indicates that someone performs more job seeking behaviors each week.

    Baseline; Each week of the program; Follow-up (8 weeks after program); Follow-up (16 weeks after program)

Secondary Outcomes (11)

  • Job Search Self Efficacy (JSSE) Scale

    Baseline; Week 3 of program; Week 6 of program; Follow-up (8 weeks after program); Follow-up (16 weeks after program)

  • The Inventory of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms (IDAS) - Social Anxiety Subscale

    Baseline; Week 3 of program; Week 6 of program; Follow-up (8 weeks after program); Follow-up (16 weeks after program)

  • Patient Reported Outcome Measures Information System (PROMIS) Depression Scale

    Baseline; Each week of the program; Follow-up (8 weeks after program); Follow-up (16 weeks after program)

  • Patient Reported Outcome Measures Information System (PROMIS) Positive Affect Scale

    Baseline; Each week of the program; Follow-up (8 weeks after program); Follow-up (16 weeks after program)

  • Patient Reported Outcome Measures Information System (PROMIS) Meaning and Purpose Scale

    Baseline; Week 6 of program; Follow-up (8 weeks after program); Follow-up (16 weeks after program)

  • +6 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Conventional Job-Search Program

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

6 weeks of self-guided job-seeking

Other: Career Resources

DRIVEN App-Based Program

EXPERIMENTAL

6 weeks of job-seeking guided by the DRIVEN curriculum

Behavioral: DRIVEN Application

Interventions

DRIVEN ApplicationBEHAVIORAL

Participants will complete the six-week DRIVEN program, which includes a smartphone application and job coaching.

DRIVEN App-Based Program
Career ResourcesOTHER

Participants will receive weekly information about job-searching skills and resources from a study coordinator for six weeks.

Conventional Job-Search Program

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age
  • Currently unemployed and actively searching for work
  • Prior to unemployment, were employed full-time (35 hours per week or more) for at least 1 year
  • Prior to unemployment, received an individual highest salary of $100,000 or less
  • Owns an iPhone or Android Phone
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Has a minimum depression score according to the PROMIS depression scale
  • Able to communicate in English (verbal and written)

You may not qualify if:

  • Current moderate or severe alcohol/substance use disorders
  • Current symptoms of mania or psychosis
  • Currently employed, retired, or a full or part-time student

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Inspiration at Work, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois, 60614, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Danielson EC, Saturday M, Leonard S, Levit A, Graham AK, Marquez M, Alperin K, Shankman SA, Griffith JW. Efficacy of a Mobile App-Based Behavioral Intervention (DRIVEN) to Help Individuals With Unemployment-Related Emotional Distress Return to Work: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Nov 26;13:e62715. doi: 10.2196/62715.

    PMID: 39589786DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Occupational StressDepression

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational DiseasesStress, PsychologicalBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Study Officials

  • Alexandra R. Levit

    Inspiration at Work

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Stewart A. Shankman, PhD

    Northwestern University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • James W. Griffith, PhD

    University of Chicago

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 30, 2023

First Posted

September 7, 2023

Study Start

August 7, 2023

Primary Completion

September 28, 2024

Study Completion

September 28, 2024

Last Updated

October 18, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(1)