Plain-English translation of NCT05491538 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing Social Cognition and Interaction Training–Work Edition, a group-based skills training program adapted specifically for veterans looking to work. The program teaches participants how to better recognize emotions, avoid jumping to conclusions in social situations, and solve problems at work. It's designed to help people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD improve their social skills and keep jobs they find through supported employment services.
Many people with serious mental illness struggle to understand social cues and interact well with coworkers, which can lead to job loss and isolation. This study aims to see whether this treatment can help veterans build stronger social and work skills, and whether it works well when combined with job support services.
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If you join this study, you'll first enroll in the VA's supported employment program to help you find a job. Then you'll participate in a group-based skills training program that meets regularly over several months, where you'll learn to recognize emotions, avoid making quick judgments about others, and apply these skills to real work situations. You'll also complete some tests and surveys to measure changes in your social skills and work success.
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