NCT01378923

Brief Summary

This is a pilot study to examine the acceptability and effectiveness of the Re-Entry Values and Mindfulness Program (REVAMP), a group intervention for jail inmates. It is hypothesized that REVAMP will reduce post-release recidivism, substance abuse, and HIV risk behavior.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2011

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2011

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 17, 2011

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 23, 2011

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

May 7, 2013

Status Verified

May 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

2.2 years

First QC Date

June 17, 2011

Last Update Submit

May 3, 2013

Conditions

Impulsive BehaviorSubstance AbuseHIV Risk BehaviorAnxietyDepressionCriminogenic Thinking

Keywords

MindfulnessValuesJail InmatesImpulsivitySubstance AbuseHIV risk behaviorAnxietyDepressionCriminogenic Thinking

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Recidivism - Self Report of undetected crimes

    3 months post-release

  • Recidivism - Self Report of Arrests

    3 months post-release

  • Recidivism - Official Records of arrests

    3 months post-release

  • Substance Dependence symptoms - Texas Christian University (TCU) measure

    3 months post-release

  • HIV Risk Behavior - Sex and Intravenous Drug Use (IDU) - TCU

    3 months post-release

  • Acceptability - number of participants who report finding the treatment helpful and number who would recommend the treatment to a friend

    1 week post-treatment

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Mindfulness - Self report using Mindfulness Inventory: Nine Dimensions (MI:ND)

    1 week post-treatment and 3 months post-release

  • Self Control - Self report using Brief Self control Scale (BSC)

    post-treatment and 3 months post-release

  • Self-Compassion - Self report using Neff's scale

    1 week post-treatment and 3 months post-release

  • Distress-Driven Impulsivity - Behavioral measure using Balloon Analog Reaction Test (BART) preceded by mirror tracing task

    1 week post-treatment

  • Psychological Symptoms - Self report using Personality Assessment Inventory

    1 week post-treatment and 3 months post-release

Study Arms (2)

Values-based mindfulness group

EXPERIMENTAL

The Re-entry values and mindfulness program (REVAMP) is an 8 session group intervention designed for jail inmates nearing release into the community

Behavioral: REVAMP

Treatment as usual

OTHER

has access to standard jail interventions and programs

Behavioral: TAU

Interventions

REVAMPBEHAVIORAL

The Re-entry values and mindfulness program (REVAMP) is an 8 session group intervention designed for jail inmates nearing release into the community

Values-based mindfulness group
TAUBEHAVIORAL

have access to standard jail programs and services

Treatment as usual

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be male
  • Must be currently incarcerated jail inmate
  • Must be sentenced
  • Sentence must be short enough to serve out sentence at the Adult Detention Center
  • Release date must follow projected final session of treatment
  • Must speak, read, and write in English with sufficient proficiency to use workbook and participate in group sessions
  • Must be assigned to the jail's "general population"

You may not qualify if:

  • Actively psychotic
  • Assigned "keep separate" from other group members

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

Fairfax, Virginia, 22030, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Impulsive BehaviorSubstance-Related DisordersAnxiety DisordersDepression

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BehaviorChemically-Induced DisordersMental DisordersBehavioral Symptoms

Study Officials

  • June P Tangney, PhD

    George Mason University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 17, 2011

First Posted

June 23, 2011

Study Start

April 1, 2011

Primary Completion

June 1, 2013

Study Completion

June 1, 2013

Last Updated

May 7, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-05

Locations

US(1)