Support Towards Addiction Recovery for Individuals With Criminal Legal System Involvement: The ST… (NCT07596251) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Support Towards Addiction Recovery for Individuals With Criminal Legal System Involvement: The STAR Project
8 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a new, paired coaching intervention improves outcomes for individuals with criminal legal system involvement recovering from substance use disorder, as well as the loved ones of those individuals. The initial phase (Year 1) includes a small preliminary pilot examining the feasibility of the intervention.
During the full clinical trial (Years 2-5), this study aims to answer whether this approach...
* ...improves the recovering person's recovery capital?
* ...improves well-being, as well as resource knowledge and awareness, for the loved one?
* ...improves social support and connection among both individuals?
Participants will:
* Meet regularly one-on-one with their individual coaches (a Recovery Coach for the recovering person; a Loved One Coach for the loved one) during the 6 week intervention period
* Meet regularly as a group of four (both coaches and both participants) during this same period
* Complete follow-up interviews with research staff at 6- and 12-weeks after beginning the study
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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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.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of STAR Intervention in Dyads
Timeframe: Immediately following intervention sessions during 6-week feasibility pilot.
2
Acceptability of STAR Intervention in Dyads
Timeframe: Immediately following intervention sessions during 6-week feasibility pilot.
3
Recovery capital
Timeframe: Assessed at enrollment and 6- and 12-weeks post-enrollment
4
Psychological well-being
Timeframe: Assessed at enrollment and 6- and 12-weeks post-enrollment
5
SUD and CLS knowledge and resource awareness
Timeframe: Assessed at enrollment and 6- and 12-weeks post-enrollment
6
Support functions
Timeframe: Assessed at enrollment and 6- and 12-weeks post-enrollment
7
Social connection
Timeframe: Assessed at enrollment and 6- and 12-weeks post-enrollment