Forging New Paths for Mental Illness
(FNP Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to conduct a preliminary test of the effectiveness of Forging New Paths for people with mental illness with criminal legal system contact. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:1. To examine the effectiveness of Forging New Paths at improving the primary study outcomes (aggression and community tenure).2. To test the ability of Forging New Paths to engage the study treatment targets (impulsivity and criminal attitudes)Participants will complete a screening interviews to see if they are eligible. Participants who are eligible will be randomly assigned to participate in one of two study conditions: Forging New Paths and usual care or usual care alone. All participants who are assigned to a study condition will participate in up to three additional research interviews. Researchers will also collect information about study outcomes using administrative records.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What safety data exists for the treatment 'Forging New Paths' (FNP) for mental illness?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Forging New Paths (FNP) for mental illness?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Amy Wilson, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with mental health disorders who have had contact with the criminal legal system. They must pass a screening interview to participate. The study will involve those willing to be randomly assigned to either the new intervention, Forging New Paths plus usual care, or to receive usual care alone.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the Forging New Paths intervention in addition to usual care or usual care alone
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with data collection at 9 months
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Forging New Paths
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator