Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 for Serious Mental Illness
(CLCO-9 Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to assist individuals with serious mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia who have interacted with the legal system. The treatment, called Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9, uses group sessions to enhance mental health and reduce future legal issues. Participants must be hospitalized at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital and have a history of legal involvement. The study will evaluate the program's effectiveness and participant satisfaction. All eligible participants will receive the treatment. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity for participants to potentially improve their mental health and reduce legal issues through innovative group sessions.
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 seems focused on adding a new treatment program rather than changing existing medication plans.
What prior data suggests that the CLCO-9 intervention is safe for patients with serious mental illness?
Research shows that mental health treatments, such as the Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 (CLCO-9) program, are generally safe for individuals with serious mental illness. These treatments aim to enhance mental health and reduce risks related to legal issues. While specific safety details for CLCO-9 are not provided, similar mental health treatments are usually well-tolerated.
This study involves a behavioral therapy program, which does not carry the same risks as medication-based treatments. Behavioral therapies focus on changing thought and behavior patterns and typically do not cause physical side effects. Participants might experience some emotional discomfort when discussing personal issues, but this is a normal part of therapy.
Overall, the CLCO-9 program is designed to help individuals manage their mental health and reduce future legal problems, making it a valuable addition to their current treatment.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
"Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9" is unique because it offers a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically designed for individuals with serious mental illness who are involved in the legal system. Unlike traditional treatments that may focus solely on medication or prolonged therapy sessions, this approach integrates CBT into the standard programming of state hospitals, allowing participants to engage in therapy alongside other hospital services. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it has the potential to improve mental health outcomes more quickly and effectively for a population that faces complex challenges, bridging the gap between mental health care and legal system involvement.
What evidence suggests that the CLCO-9 intervention is effective for serious mental illness?
Research shows that the Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 (CLCO-9) program, which participants in this trial will receive, can assist people with serious mental health issues involved with the legal system. Studies have found that participants remember important parts of the treatment, which is crucial for successful completion. This memory retention links to better mental health understanding and actions that can reduce legal problems. The CLCO-9 program uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, a type of talk therapy that helps people change their thoughts and behaviors. Early results suggest that this method can improve mental health and lower the chances of future legal issues.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Faith Scanlon, PhD
Principal Investigator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with serious mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders who have had legal issues. It's being conducted at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Clinical Phase
Implementation of the CLCO-9 group intervention and necessary adjustments to maximize success
Effectiveness Phase
Evaluation of the treatment program's effectiveness in producing change from pre- to post-treatment
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9
Trial Overview
The study tests a 9-session intervention called Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 (CLCO-9), aimed at improving mental health awareness and reducing future legal problems in patients with serious mental illness.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9, a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for people with mental illness involved in the legal system, will be administered in treatment groups consistent with standard programming at the state hospital. Patients will be able to participate in this group in addition to any other services at the hospital.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
Collaborator
Citations
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Dynamic Risk Factors. Anti-social attitudes. Anti-social friends and peers. Anti-social personality pattern. Substance abuse. Family and/or marital factors.
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