New program aims to ease Veterans' return from prison

NCT ID NCT04366531

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is creating a program called START-VET to help veterans with mental illness or substance use disorders who have recently left prison. Researchers will work with 20 veterans to develop transition materials and tools. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce criminal thinking patterns.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: START-VET prison reentry program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a structured program to help veterans leaving prison adjust to civilian life and improve their mental health and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-stage study (20 participants) focused on developing materials, not testing effectiveness. Results may not apply to all veterans.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MENTAL ILLNESS RECENTLY INCARCERATED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX
RECRUITING

Dallas, Texas, 75216-7167, United States

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