Correctional management program for incarcerated juvenile boys
Feasibility Trial of a Correctional Management for Juvenile Offenders
NA · University of the Punjab · NCT07516080
This program will try a structured correctional management plan with incarcerated boys aged 11–17 to see if it can be delivered and if it leads to early improvements in behavior and wellbeing.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of the Punjab (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07516080 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, parallel-group feasibility trial enrolling 30 male juveniles (ages 11–17) housed in a correctional institution in Lahore. Participants will be randomly assigned 1:1 to a structured Correctional Management Plan or to routine institutional management, with outcomes measured at baseline and immediately post-intervention. The intervention arm receives 15 group sessions (twice weekly, 90–120 minutes) delivered by a qualified psychologist over about 7–8 weeks; the control arm receives standard care. Primary outcomes focus on feasibility metrics (recruitment, retention, adherence, fidelity, and acceptability) and secondary outcomes explore preliminary changes in psychological and behavioral measures using standardized self-report instruments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are male juvenile offenders aged 11–17 who are currently residing in the District Jail, Lahore, can understand Urdu, and can provide informed assent to participate in group sessions.
Not a fit: Those with severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate intensive treatment, significant cognitive or developmental impairments, current enrollment in another structured psychological program, or medical/behavioral issues that preclude safe participation are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could offer a practical, structured approach that improves behavioral and psychological outcomes and informs scalable rehabilitation practices in correctional settings.
How similar studies have performed: Related cognitive-behavioral and structured correctional programs have shown some positive effects in juvenile populations, but randomized feasibility testing within incarcerated settings and the local context remains limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male juvenile offenders aged 11 to 17 years 2. Currently residing in a correctional institution 3. Able to understand Urdu and participate in group-based sessions 4. Provide informed assent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of a severe psychiatric condition requiring immediate or intensive clinical treatment 2. Significant cognitive impairment or developmental condition that limits ability to engage in the intervention 3. Currently receiving another structured psychological or behavioral intervention 4. Medical or behavioral condition that would interfere with safe participation, as determined by institutional staff or the researcher
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- District Jail, Lahore — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shahmeen Noor
- Email: shahmeennoor44@gmail.com
- Phone: +923336963847
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile offenders, Incarcerated Juveniles, delinquency, juvenile delinquent, feasibility trial, rct, randomized controlled trial