Italy vs. US: which forensic model works best for dual diagnosis offenders?

NCT ID NCT07585656

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Bari Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 600 offenders with both mental illness and substance abuse in Italy and California over three years. Researchers will compare community-based care in Italy with high-security hospitals in the US to see which model leads to better outcomes, like reduced violence and improved mental health. The goal is to find the most effective ways to treat and rehabilitate this complex population.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could point toward better treatment strategies for offenders with both mental illness and substance abuse, potentially reducing repeat offenses and improving rehabilitation.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizophrenia 1 substance abuse substance-related disorder

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SCHIZOPHRENIA 1 (DISORDER) SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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