Mindfulness program aims to ease reentry stress for former inmates
NCT ID NCT06975657
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness training program can reduce anxiety and depression in adults returning to the community after incarceration. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a waitlist control group. The goal is to see if the program is both helpful and practical for this population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Wellbeing skills for reentry (meditation training program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a low-cost, non-drug way to improve mental health for people returning to the community after incarceration.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The program may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States