New program aims to break the cycle of mental illness and jail time
NCT ID NCT07359157
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a 9-session program called Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 for people with serious mental illness who have been involved with the legal system. The program is designed to help participants understand their mental health better and reduce their chances of future legal trouble. About 40 adults currently at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital will take part, and researchers will measure changes in mental health, aggression, and criminal thinking.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently hospitalized at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) * At least 18 years old * Self-reported current or past legal involvement * Speaks English * For patients without a legally authorized representative (LAR): demonstrate capacity to consent per the Capacity Assessment Record (CAR). * For patients with an LAR: assent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Hospital status that does not permit group attendance (e.g., room-based seclusion)
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Locations
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Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
RECRUITINGWorcester, Massachusetts, 02451, United States
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