Can a tailored therapy curb drug use after prison?

NCT ID NCT07744841

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an individually tailored form of behavioral activation therapy can help people who use drugs after release from incarceration. Participants receive 12 therapy sessions over 8 weeks, integrated into a reentry primary care program with peer support. The study aims to see if this approach reduces substance use, improves mental health, and increases engagement in healthcare.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Individually tailored behavioral activation (IT-BA) therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this therapy could reduce substance use and improve mental health and healthcare engagement among people recently released from incarceration.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility trial, so results may not be conclusive. The intervention may not be more effective than standard care, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior, Addictive substance-related disorder

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