Jail-based counseling aims to cut substance-exposed pregnancies
NCT ID NCT05854836
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot trial tests a counseling program called CHOICES-PLEAS for women in a jail-based substance use treatment program. The goal is to reduce the risk of substance-exposed pregnancies by helping women change their substance use and risky sexual behaviors. Participants receive motivational interviewing sessions and a family planning visit while incarcerated, plus a booster session after release. The study compares this program to standard care to see if it lowers pregnancy risk and increases motivation to change.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a behavioral counseling program called CHOICES-PLEAS that uses motivational interviewing and family planning sessions
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could help reduce substance-exposed pregnancies and improve health outcomes for women leaving jail.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on participants' motivation and follow-up after release.
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Buzz Westfall Justice Center
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