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Study identifier: NCT05491538 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Acceptability and Feasibility of Work-Oriented Social-Cognitive Skills Training for Veterans With Serious Mental Illness

Condition: Schizophrenia · Bipolar Disorder · Depressive Disorder, Major  ·  Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

PhaseNA
Planned participants20
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Many individuals with serious mental illness have difficulty accurately interpreting interpersonal cues and effectively engaging in social exchanges. Difficulties related to the interpersonal aspects of work can lead to isolation, poor productivity, and job loss. The goals of this study are to: 1) adapt an evidence-based social cognitive skills intervention for work settings and use with Veterans, 2) examine the acceptability of the work focused skills training intervention, 3) assess the feasibility of combining the social cognitive skills training program with supported employment, and 4) examine change on functional outcomes. The current study will use feedback from veteran and employment specialist stakeholders to adapt an evidence-based social cognitive skills training program, Social Cognition and Interaction Training (SCIT). The intervention will be modified to tailor it to work relationships and to address any unique relationship concerns among Veterans that are identified by stakeholders. SCIT-Work Edition (SCIT-WE) will add: 1) education about work-related social norms; 2) examples of work-related social interactions that require perspective taking and problem- solving; 3) individual sessions with the study therapist to enhance learning and relevance to each participant's goals; 4) structured interactions with the participant's employment specialist to practice skills outside of group; and 5) skill application sessions with the participant's employment specialist t…

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Talk to the study team

Tasha M Nienow, PhD  ·  (612) 467-1004  ·  Tasha.Nienow@va.gov

Laura A Meis, PhD  ·  (612) 467-4516  ·  laura.meis@va.gov

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Locations (1)

Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesRecruiting

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