Housing instead of handcuffs: new trial for homeless with mental illness
NCT ID NCT06025006
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program that offers homeless people with severe mental illness a place to stay and intensive community support instead of going through the criminal justice system. Researchers will compare how much time participants spend back in jail over 18 months versus those who receive usual services. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce incarceration and improve care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- housing and intensive community support (Assertive Community Treatment)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a proven alternative to jail for homeless people with severe mental illness, improving their stability and reducing time spent incarcerated.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-site study in Marseille, France, so results may not apply elsewhere. The intervention is complex and depends on local legal and social services, which may limit broader use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service Epidémiologie et Economie de la Santé - AP-HM
Marseille, 13354, France