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SmaRTWork - a Decision Support System to Promote Return to Work Among People Sick-listed With Musculoskeletal Disorders
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of an intervention, SmaRTWork, on return to work compared to usual care for individuals who are sick-listed due to musculoskeletal disorders. Potential participants are individuals of working age (20-59 years) sick-listed due to a musculoskeletal disorder (neck pain, low back pain, or widespread pain) for up to 12 weeks living in Norway. The primary outcome will be time to sustainable return to work. We will also evaluate the effect on other work outcomes and health outcomes. We will also interview participants and stakeholders about their experience with the intervention.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 59 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
298
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2026-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
SmaRTWork
The SmaRTWork app provides weekly individually tailored self-management plans by matching the participant's health information and sick leave status with targeted educational messages, physical activity advice, and exercise recommendations. In addition, participants with specific problems regarding i) work accommodations, ii) workplace conflicts, iii) large responsibilities as caregivers, iv) financial problems, or v) who do not think they will return to the old workplace are offered to be set in contact with a caseworker at the social insurance office. The intervention is given in addition to usual care.
Locations (1)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Norway