This study aims to improve health outcomes for people who use drugs after release from incarceration, a period of high risk for overdose and other adverse outcomes. It will examine an individually tailored behavioral activation (IT-BA) intervention integrated into a reentry primary care program with peer support. The goal is to reduce substance use, improve mental health, and increase engagement in healthcare.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Treatment Attendance (Feasibility)
Timeframe: During the intervention period, or up to 10 weeks after the pretreatment assessment, where average treatment duration is 8 weeks
Therapeutic Alliance (Acceptability)
Timeframe: At the posttreatment assessment (Time 2), which occurs after treatment completion or a maximum of 3 months after the baseline (Time 1) assessment
Treatment Satisfaction (Acceptability)
Timeframe: At the posttreatment assessment (Time 2), which occurs after treatment completion or a maximum of 3 months after the baseline (Time 1) assessment
Substance use
Timeframe: Baseline (Time 1; month 0), posttreatment (Time 2; month 2), 1-month follow-up (Time 3; month 3), 3-month follow-up (Time 4; month 5), and 6-month follow-up (Time 5; month 8). Post-baseline assessments may occur within a 1-month window.
Depressive Symptoms
Timeframe: Baseline (Time 1; month 0), posttreatment (Time 2; month 2), 1-month follow-up (Time 3; month 3), 3-month follow-up (Time 4; month 5), and 6-month follow-up (Time 5; month 8). Post-baseline assessments may occur within a 1-month window.
Healthcare Engagement
Timeframe: Baseline (Time 1; month 0), posttreatment (Time 2; month 2), 1-month follow-up (Time 3; month 3), 3-month follow-up (Time 4; month 5), and 6-month follow-up (Time 5; month 8). Post-baseline assessments may occur within a 1-month window.