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Could reconnecting with the land help heal substance misuse?

NCT ID NCT07695818

Disease control Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program called Returning to the Land, designed for young Native American caregivers (ages 14-19) who have a child aged 1-5. The program uses time in a biodiverse outdoor setting to address caregiver substance use and support children's emotional and behavioral development. Researchers compare the outdoor version to an indoor classroom version to see which is more effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Returning to the Land program (outdoor biodiverse setting vs. indoor classroom)
What this could lead to
If effective, this culturally grounded program could offer a new way to reduce substance misuse and support healthy child development in Native communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on community engagement and may not work in other settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

14 to 19 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Reside on or near the Rocky Boy Reservation (\~50-mile round trip); * Aged 14-19 years; * Parent or primary caregiver to at least one child who will be age 1-5 years at the start of the intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition preventing meaningful participation (e.g., lacking capacity to consent or planned relocation precluding attendance).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

substance abuse substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Children Cultural factors Substance use

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rocky Boy Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Box Elder, Montana, 59521, United States

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