Mindfulness-based well-being skills for people reentering the community
Community-engaged Research to Promote Mental Health and Successful Reentry Outcomes Following Incarceration
NA · University of Wisconsin, Madison · NCT06975657
This trial tests a six-week mindfulness program to see if it reduces anxiety and depression and is acceptable for adults returning to the community after incarceration.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06975657 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized program compares a six-week mindfulness skills course to a waitlist control among adults recently released from jail or prison. Participants complete an intake interview and baseline questionnaires, are randomly assigned to the immediate mindfulness group or a waitlist, and (if assigned) attend weekly classes for six weeks. All participants complete post-course questionnaires and a follow-up interview and survey two months after the program. Outcomes include changes in anxiety and depression symptoms plus measures of acceptability and feasibility.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking adults (18+) who were formerly incarcerated, can provide informed consent, and can attend weekly sessions in Madison, Wisconsin.
Not a fit: People with active psychosis, current suicidal intent or plan, or daily use of certain substances (e.g., cocaine, amphetamines, opioids) are excluded and unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve coping during community reentry.
How similar studies have performed: Mindfulness-based programs have shown benefits for anxiety and depression in other populations, but rigorous evidence specifically in reentering adults is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Formerly incarcerated in a local jail, state or federal prison * Can read, speak and understand English * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Suicidal ideation with some intent to act or with a specific plan and intent * Active psychosis * Daily or nearly daily use (over the past 3 months) of the following substances: cocaine, amphetamines, inhalants, sedatives or sleeping pills, hallucinogens, or opioids
Where this trial is running
Madison, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dan Grupe, PhD — University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Study coordinator: Study Team
- Email: mindful-reentry@chm.wisc.edu
- Phone: (608) 228-1709
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: Formerly Incarcerated Adults