Clinical trial for Serious Mental Illness
Official title Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07359157
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will see if the CLCO‑9 program can be delivered well, improve participants' self‑reported mental health, and lower risk factors for future legal trouble. It will also look at how clinicians' knowledge and attitudes change.
- Who it's for
- Adults with serious mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia who have current or past criminal‑legal involvement and are treated at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital.
- What's involved
- Participants will attend nine group sessions that teach skills to understand their mental health and reduce legal risk, and they will complete questionnaires before and after the program.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about nine weeks, with one group session each week and a few assessment visits.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Currently hospitalized at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH)
- At least 18 years old
- Self-reported current or past legal involvement
- Speaks English
- For patients without a legally authorized representative (LAR): demonstrate capacity to consent per the Capacity Assessment Record (CAR).
You likely can't join if
- Hospital status that does not permit group attendance (e.g., room-based seclusion)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Currently hospitalized at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH)
- At least 18 years old
- Self-reported current or past legal involvement
- Speaks English
- For patients without a legally authorized representative (LAR): demonstrate capacity to consent per the Capacity Assessment Record (CAR).
- For patients with an LAR: assent to participate.
- Hospital status that does not permit group attendance (e.g., room-based seclusion)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool that is independent of the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov. The study team decides eligibility, and your own doctor gives medical advice.