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Effectiveness, Implementation, and Cost of Cognitive Processing Therapy in Prisons

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Arkansas
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Addiction and trauma exposure are common among the 5.5 million people (1 in 47 adults) in the U.S. who are in prison or under supervision. About 85% of people in prison have a substance use disorder or are there for a drug-related crime, and many have experienced serious trauma before being incarcerated. Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are often a result of trauma and are linked to more severe drug use, higher rates of relapse, and increased crime. PTSS and substance use disorder (SUD) each raise the chances of new arrests for people who are justice-involved, showing that addressing trauma and addiction could help reduce repeat offenses and the costs of incarceration. However, treatments for PTSS are rarely available in prisons, and there is little research on whether providing therapy for PTSS in prison can lower drug use, PTSS, or crime after release. The goal of this clinical tr

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
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 (โ‰ฅ 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 โ‰ฅ 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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What it tests

  • Group Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Control Group Individual trauma focused self-help via workbook
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Where

6 sites
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, United States
Northeast Arkansas Community Corrections Center (NEACC)
Osceola, United States
Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center
Texarkana, United States
East Central Arkansas Community Correction Center
West Memphis, United States
North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP)
Bismarck, United States
Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC)
Bismarck, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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