Musculoskeletal Diseases or ConditionsNCT06594120
Changes in Workability and Employment Following the Work-related Medical Rehabilitation PV RehaJET®
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions, run by Pensionsversicherungsanstalt at 1 site in Austria.
Trial summary
The objective of this observational study is to gain insight into a new approach to rehabilitation in Austria, with a particular focus on work-specific exercises that are dependent on the specific work-related needs of the patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions
- What is being tested?
- Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteAustria
- Study dates
- 22 Aug 2024to Mar 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients with specific work-related rehabilitation needs
Who may be able to join
- The study participants are regular patients in the rehabilitation centre Bad Hofgastein
- Presence of a disease in the area of the musculoskeletal system
- Sufficient motivation to maintain professional participation
- Declaration of consent
Who cannot join
- No completion of all work-specific rehabilitation modules
- Acute or decompensated disease states with severe functional limitations (i.e. not able to continue with the rehabilitation programme)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Austria1 site
Rehabilitationszentrum Bad Hofgastein
Bad Hofgastein, State of Salzburg, 5630
About this study
Official title: Veränderungen Der Arbeitsfähigkeit Und Erwerbstätigkeit Infolge Des Medizinisch Berufsorientierten Rehabilitationsverfahrens PV RehaJET [Changes in Workability and Employment Following the Work-related Medical Rehabilitation PV RehaJET]
The objective of this observational study is to gain insight into a new approach to rehabilitation in Austria, with a particular focus on work-specific exercises that are dependent on the specific work-related needs of the patients. Two groups are being observed: one was referred to a three-week work-specific rehabilitation programme immediately upon arrival at the rehabilitation centre, while the other group underwent a three-week medical-focused rehabilitation programme before starting a four-week work-specific rehabilitation programme.
Researchers will monitor for indications of improvement following completion of the rehabilitation program. As the two forms of rehabilitation are not directly comparable, they will be observed and analysed as two distinct entities.
As part of their regular inpatient rehabilitation, participants will complete questionnaires at designated intervals (beginning and end of stay), with follow-up assessments scheduled at six and 12 months post-rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions
- Being tested
- Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific training
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific trainingBehavioural
The rehabilitation is based on the biopsychosocial ICF model of the WHO. Taking into account the physical and psychological condition of the patients, an individual therapy plan is created that is tailored to the needs of the patients.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 3-week work-specific rehabilitation | This group is referred to the work-specific rehabilitation programme immediately upon arrival at the rehabilitation centre. Receives: Behavioral: Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific training | |
| 4-week work-specific rehabilitation | This group first underwent a three-week medical-focused rehabilitation programme prior to commencing the work-specific rehabilitation programme. Receives: Behavioral: Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
IMBA - Profile comparison
IMBA is a profile comparison method for prevention and rehabilitation. Job requirements and human capabilities are described by standardised, defined characteristics and compared directly with each other. The respective profile sheets consist, among other things, of 70 function-, activity- and context-related main characteristics in which the extent of excessive demands for each characteristic is documented on a scale of 0 - 6 (Min. = 0, Max = 420). Lower values indicate less excessive demands.
Measured: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation
Employment history
The existence of gainful employment subject to social insurance contributions in a specific period allows conclusions to be drawn about the employment history of the rehabilitants.
Measured: 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
Secondary outcomes (3)
Work ability index (WAI)
The Work Ability Index (WAI) is an instrument for assessing work ability. (Min. = 7, Max = 49). Lower values indicate less subjective work ability.
Measured: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation + 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4)
The Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) operationalizes core criteria for anxiety and depression on a 4 point likert scale (Min. = 0, Max = 4). Lower values indicate less impairments.
Measured: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation + 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L)
The EQ-5D-5L is a general instrument for measuring patient-reported outcomes (PROs), which can be used to assess the quality of life of patients on different dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort) on a 5-level scale (Min. = 0, Max. = 5). Lower values indicate less impairments in the respective dimensions.
Moreover, the EQ-5D-5L assesses the patient's self-rated health on a 100 point visual analog scale (Min. = 0, Max. = 100). Lower values indicate less positive ratings of health.
Measured: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation + 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start22 Aug 2024
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal Diseases or ConditionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pensionsversicherungsanstalt
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Doreen Stöhr, Mag., Study chair, Pensionsversicherungsanstalt
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06594120
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0031 Studie PVRehaJET als EV
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Veränderungen Der Arbeitsfähigkeit Und Erwerbstätigkeit Infolge Des Medizinisch Berufsorientierten Rehabilitationsverfahrens PV RehaJET [Changes in Workability and Employment Following the Work-related Medical Rehabilitation PV RehaJET]
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06594120
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0031 Studie PVRehaJET als EV
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- PensionsversicherungsanstaltUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this observational study is to gain insight into a new approach to rehabilitation in Austria, with a particular focus on work-specific exercises that are dependent on the specific work-related needs of the patients. Two groups are being observed: one was referred to a three-week work-specific rehabilitation programme immediately upon arrival at the rehabilitation centre, while the other group underwent a three-week medical-focused rehabilitation programme before starting a four-week work-specific rehabilitation programme.
Researchers will monitor for indications of improvement following completion of the rehabilitation program. As the two forms of rehabilitation are not directly comparable, they will be observed and analysed as two distinct entities.
As part of their regular inpatient rehabilitation, participants will complete questionnaires at designated intervals (beginning and end of stay), with follow-up assessments scheduled at six and 12 months post-rehabilitation.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 3-week work-specific rehabilitation | – | Behavioral: Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific trainingThis group is referred to the work-specific rehabilitation programme immediately upon arrival at the rehabilitation centre. |
| 4-week work-specific rehabilitation | – | Behavioral: Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific trainingThis group first underwent a three-week medical-focused rehabilitation programme prior to commencing the work-specific rehabilitation programme. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients with specific work-related rehabilitation needs
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- The study participants are regular patients in the rehabilitation centre Bad Hofgastein
- Presence of a disease in the area of the musculoskeletal system
- Sufficient motivation to maintain professional participation
- Declaration of consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- No completion of all work-specific rehabilitation modules
- Acute or decompensated disease states with severe functional limitations (i.e. not able to continue with the rehabilitation programme)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Multimodal rehabilitation with additional work specific trainingThe rehabilitation is based on the biopsychosocial ICF model of the WHO. Taking into account the physical and psychological condition of the patients, an individual therapy plan is created that is tailored to the needs of the patients. | Behavioural | 3-week work-specific rehabilitation, 4-week work-specific rehabilitation |
Primary outcome
IMBA - Profile comparison
Time frame: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation
IMBA is a profile comparison method for prevention and rehabilitation. Job requirements and human capabilities are described by standardised, defined characteristics and compared directly with each other. The respective profile sheets consist, among other things, of 70 function-, activity- and context-related main characteristics in which the extent of excessive demands for each characteristic is documented on a scale of 0 - 6 (Min. = 0, Max = 420). Lower values indicate less excessive demands.
Employment history
Time frame: 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
The existence of gainful employment subject to social insurance contributions in a specific period allows conclusions to be drawn about the employment history of the rehabilitants.
3 secondary outcomes
Work ability index (WAI)
Time frame: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation + 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4)
Time frame: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation + 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L)
Time frame: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation + 6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jul 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Doreen Stöhr, Mag. study chair
Pensionsversicherungsanstalt
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions, run by Pensionsversicherungsanstalt at 1 site in Austria.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Austria. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
IMBA - Profile comparison (time frame: 3 or 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Jul 2026.