Can a video call with a coach help inmates beat addiction?
NCT ID NCT07563517
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual session with a peer recovery coach can help incarcerated adults with substance use disorders connect to addiction treatment and recovery resources. About 550 participants in jail will either get the coaching or just standard information. Researchers will check if the coaching leads to more people engaging with treatment, using less drugs, and avoiding future arrests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Virtual Peer Recovery Coaching (telehealth session with motivational interviewing and resource linkage)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a scalable way to help incarcerated people with addiction get into treatment and reduce relapse and re-arrest.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so effects may be modest. The trial hasn't started yet, and results depend on participants' willingness to engage after release.
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Locations
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Atlanta City Detention Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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Dekalb County Jail
Decatur, Georgia, 30032, United States
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Fulton County Jail
Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States