Can occupational therapy help mentally ill offenders rebuild their lives?

NCT ID NCT07677644

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week occupational therapy program based on the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) can improve life skills and quality of life in mentally ill offenders. Twelve male offenders from a prison in Chennai, India, will attend 24 structured therapy sessions over 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in life skills and quality of life using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) occupational therapy program

What this could lead to

If effective, this therapy could help mentally ill offenders build life skills and improve their quality of life, potentially aiding their reintegration into society.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to others. It is also not a randomized trial, which limits the strength of the findings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University)

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 636016, India