New coaching model aims to boost recovery for Justice-Involved individuals
NCT ID NCT07596251
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small pilot study tests a new coaching program where a person recovering from substance use disorder and a loved one each work with their own coach, then meet together as a group. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, and whether it improves recovery resources, well-being, and social support. Only 8 participants are enrolled initially, so this is an early feasibility test.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- STAR Intervention (paired coaching model)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical support program that helps people with addiction and legal system involvement stay in recovery, while also helping their loved ones.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, tiny pilot study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 8 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Recovering Persons: * At least 18 years old * Must have been involved with the criminal legal system (arrested, incarcerated, or on community supervision like parole or probation) within the past 12 months * Substance use disorder within the past 12 months * Interested in working with a recovery coach to support your recovery (defined as engaging in any changes to improve your health and wellness) * Can identify at least one person who is supportive of their recovery. * Loved Ones: * At least 18 years old * Interested in receiving additional supports and/or information about their loved one's substance use and criminal legal system involvement * Anticipate being available for weekly participation in intervention activities * Willing to support their loved one's recovery Exclusion Criteria: * Loved ones: * Already have a professional relationship with the recovering person (e.g., as a counselor, sponsor, or peer recovery support specialist) * Meet substance use disorder criteria for any past 30-day drug or alcohol use * Have a history of domestic violence or protective orders.
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