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MISSION-CJ Program for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in Homeless Veterans (MISSION-CJ Trial)
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Led By David A. Smelson, PsyD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12-month period prior to, and ending 15 months after, study enrollment
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MISSION-CJ Trial Summary
This trial will test whether the MISSION-CJ program can help Veterans with substance abuse and mental health problems to stay out of jail and improve their overall health.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for homeless veterans who have recently been in legal trouble, are about to enter a mental health program, and struggle with both substance use and mental health disorders. Veterans must be able to understand the study's consent process.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The MISSION-CJ program aims to help these veterans by reducing criminal behavior and improving their overall well-being, including substance use, mental health status, housing stability, employment opportunities, and community involvement.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves support services rather than medication, there aren't typical medical side effects. However, participants may experience emotional or social discomfort as they engage with the program.
MISSION-CJ Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12-month period prior to, and ending 15 months after, study enrollment
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12-month period prior to, and ending 15 months after, study enrollment
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Criminal Recidivism
Criminal recidivism
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Affiliations with Antisocial Peers (Measures of Criminal Attitudes and Associates ? MCAA)
Change in Antisocial Attitudes (Measures of Criminal Attitudes and Associates - MCAA)
Change in Community Integration Measure (CIM)
+14 moreMISSION-CJ Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MISSION-CJExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration Outreach and Networking- Criminal Justice version (MISSION-CJ) programming targets co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and other related health outcomes faced by justice-involved homeless Veterans through assertive outreach, psychoeducation, and linkages to community-based services.
Group II: Enhanced Usual CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Usual care provided by the mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs, with patients in both groups are enrolled in, in addition to peer support and community outreach case management. Patients receive 2 Peer Support Curriculum sessions per week (24 sessions total). Patients will receive unstructured community outreach and linkage support while enrolled in the mental health residential rehabilitation program. After discharge, patients will continue to receive 1 hour of weekly linkage support per week.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,621 Previous Clinical Trials
3,323,351 Total Patients Enrolled
David A. Smelson, PsyDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
4 Previous Clinical Trials
657 Total Patients Enrolled
Daniel M. Blonigen, PhD MAPrincipal InvestigatorVA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
3 Previous Clinical Trials
838 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I understand the consent process and study procedures.People who are struggling with their mental health are often entering residential rehabilitation treatment programs.In the past 12 months, people who were arrested and charged or released from incarceration were mostly (a) men.You have both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder at the same time.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Enhanced Usual Care
- Group 2: MISSION-CJ
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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