Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adjustment Challenges
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a brief Cognitive-Behavioral Resiliency treatment can help recently released parolees adjust to life outside prison. The study will compare a group receiving five sessions of this therapy to a group participating only in study assessments. The goal is to assess whether this therapy can improve adjustment symptoms and overall well-being. Individuals who have been on parole for two years or less and speak English might be suitable candidates for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could significantly enhance life after parole.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that Cognitive-Behavioral Resilience Training is safe for parolees?
Research has shown that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is generally safe and manageable for most people. Studies have found that CBT can enhance resilience, helping individuals cope better with stress. For instance, one study found that CBT increased resilience in cancer patients. Another study showed that participants using CBT experienced less burnout and improved stress management.
These studies did not report any major side effects. As a type of talk therapy, CBT does not involve medication or physical treatments, reducing the likelihood of physical side effects compared to drug-based treatments. Overall, CBT appears to be a safe option for those seeking to improve their ability to handle life's challenges.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about Cognitive-Behavioral Resilience Training for adjustment challenges because it focuses on building resilience over just treating symptoms. Unlike traditional therapy options that may focus on understanding past events, this method emphasizes practical skills to help individuals adapt and thrive in the face of change. The intervention is compact, with just five sessions, making it potentially more accessible and appealing for those with busy schedules. This approach could lead to quicker, more sustainable improvements in handling life's challenges.
What evidence suggests that Cognitive-Behavioral Resilience Training might be effective for adjustment challenges?
Research has shown that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can enhance resilience, enabling individuals to recover from difficulties more easily. One review found that CBT significantly improves resilience. Another study reported that 41.7% to 50% of participants in a CBT program experienced noticeable improvements in resilience, anxiety, and quality of life. A summary of several studies also demonstrated that resilience programs like CBT have a moderate positive effect. In this trial, participants in the treatment arm will receive a 5-session CBT intervention. These findings suggest that CBT could assist individuals recently released from prison in adjusting better to their new lives by increasing their resilience.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Emily Owens
Principal Investigator
University of California, Irvine
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 who have been on parole for less than two years and are struggling with adjustment. They must score at least 8.5 on the ADNM-4 tool, which measures adjustment challenges.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a 5-session Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention focused on building resiliency
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cognitive-Behavioral Resilience Training
Trial Overview
The study tests a brief Cognitive-Behavioral Resiliency treatment designed to help recently released parolees cope better with life after prison. It aims to see if this approach can improve their well-being and ease of adjusting back into society.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will receive a 5-session CBT intervention
Participants will receive study assessments
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Irvine
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Collaborator
Citations
Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on resilience ...
This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of CBT interventions on adults' resilience.
Effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on resilience among ...
The evidence regarding the effects of CBT on resilience was found to be of moderate strength. Conclusions. The results of this study indicate ...
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researchgate.net/publication/380969581_Effectiveness_of_cognitive-behavioral_therapy_on_resilience_of_adults_A_systematic_review_and_meta-analysisEffectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on resilience ...
The results demonstrated that both ACT and CBT had the same effectiveness in increasing resiliency (mean difference in CBT = 0.9 vs ACT = 0.8 (P = 0.882); ...
Road to resilience: a systematic review and meta-analysis ...
A meta-analysis found a moderate positive effect of resilience interventions (0.44. (95% CI 0.23 to 0.64) with subgroup analysis suggesting. CBT ...
A Pilot Study of Tailored Cognitive Behavioral Resilience ...
Measures of psychological resilience, anxiety, and quality of life demonstrated the most robust results with 41.7% to 50% of participants demonstrating reliable ...
Road to resilience: a systematic review and meta-analysis ...
Conclusions Resilience interventions based on a combination of CBT and mindfulness techniques appear to have a positive impact on individual resilience.
A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Various interventions, including mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy, have been studied for their potential to enhance resilience and reduce stress.
Protocol: Proactive resilience programmes for improving ...
Higher levels of resilience have been shown to protect the long-term mental health of first-responders such as firefighters (Joyce et al., 2019) ...
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