STEPS (A3)

STEPS (A3)

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Purpose of this Study

This study lasts about eight months. After joining, participants will complete an assessment and then be placed into one of two groups by chance. One group will be offered up to 12 counseling sessions with a study therapist over about eight weeks. The other group will be given information about behavioral health services that are already available in the community. Everyone will also receive information about services that can help support health after returning to the community. During the study, participants will have follow up visits over several months and brief check in calls between visits. At these visits, they will answer questions and take part in interviews about their health and substance use. Researchers want to learn if counseling can improve health and well being for people taking part in the study.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults who currently use illegal drugs and have been incarcerated within the past year

Age Range

18-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

This study compares a new counseling and support program with the behavioral health services that are already available for people returning to the community after being in jail or prison. Researchers want to learn which approach does a better job of helping people improve their health, reduce substance use, and support recovery. Participants will either receive counseling from a study therapist or be connected with services that are already available in the community. The goal is to find better ways to support people as they return to everyday life and work toward good health and recovery.

Locations

Other

Visit Timing

Weekdays
Weekends
Evenings

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

STEPS: Supportive Treatment with Enhanced Post-Incarceration Services (Aim 3)

Principal Investigator

Catherine
Paquette

Protocol Number

PRO00120118

NCT ID

NCT07744841

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Pending Open to Enrollment