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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 636016, India