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Prison PTSD therapy aims to cut drug use and crime after release

NCT ID NCT06923423

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a trauma-focused group therapy (CPT-CJ) given in prison can reduce drug use, PTSD symptoms, and re-arrest after release. 640 incarcerated adults from about 10 prisons will either receive the group therapy or a self-help workbook. Researchers will also measure costs and how well the therapy can be put into practice.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 640 people

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

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Able to understand and speak English * Able to give informed consent * All items listed in "Inclusion criteria for all participants" * Be currently incarcerated in one of the prisons that have partnered as study sites * Have met criteria for a drug use disorder in the year prior to their current incarceration (≥ 2 symptoms on a DSM-5 drug use disorder checklist) * Have used drugs in the 30 days prior to their current incarceration * Have a history of traumatic event exposure * Endorse clinically significant posttraumatic stress symptoms (score ≥ 4 on the Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5; PC-PTSD-5) * Expect to be incarcerated for at least long enough to complete CPT-CJ as it is being implemented at the particular site (i.e., anticipated to be \~3 months, but will depend on dates associated with next available intervention group) * Expect to be released from prison within 12 months following the end of treatment (i.e., within \~15 months of the pre-treatment assessment) * Willing to consent to randomization to treatment condition Exclusion criteria for prisoners (additional requirements assessed during pre-treatment assessments or indicated by prison staff; will result in being withdrawn from the study prior to randomization by the PI): * Unable to provide any locator information for post-release assessments * Determined to be releasing sooner than would allow the individual to complete CPT-CJ * Determined to have an unavoidable scheduling conflict or facility restriction (e.g., disciplinary, medical) that would prevent participation in CPT-CJ. Of note, if the scheduling conflict or facility restriction is expected to resolve following the next round of randomization at the study site, the participant may be put on "hold for next round" status rather than withdrawn unless other exclusionary criteria would be met by that time (e.g., release).

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Conditions

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How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • East Central Arkansas Community Correction Center

    RECRUITING

    West Memphis, Arkansas, 72301, United States

  • Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC)

    RECRUITING

    Bismarck, North Dakota, 58502, United States

  • North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP)

    RECRUITING

    Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501, United States

  • Northeast Arkansas Community Corrections Center (NEACC)

    RECRUITING

    Osceola, Arkansas, 72370, United States

  • Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center

    RECRUITING

    Texarkana, Arkansas, 71854, United States

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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