Can a smartphone app keep people out of trouble and into treatment?

NCT ID NCT07199374

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 40 times

Summary

This study is testing a mobile app called PARCA that helps people on probation or parole set personal goals, manage resources, and track progress. Researchers want to see if using the app helps people start substance use treatment sooner and attend more sessions. The study will enroll 50 people under community supervision and their officers, using surveys and interviews to gather feedback.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dallas County Community Supervision

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75207, United States

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    Contact

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  • Travis County Community Services

    RECRUITING

    Austin, Texas, 78701, United States

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    Contact

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

PARCA mobile app (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple digital tool that helps people on probation start treatment sooner and stay engaged.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study (50 people) without a control group. The app may not lead to meaningful changes in treatment initiation or supervision outcomes.

As listed by the trial registrant

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