Treating PTSD and opioid use in jails
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests new ways to screen and treat people in jail who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. It aims to help participants with therapy while incarcerated and after release.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must be able to understand and speak English
- You must be able to give your permission to join the study
- You must be currently in jail at the study site
- You must have screened positive for both PTSD and opioid use problems through a jail screening process
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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