NCT04366531 · VA Office of Research and Development
Successful Transitions and Reintegration Tools for Veterans (START-VETS)
(START-VET)
What this study is about
This study will develop prison reentry materials for Veterans leaving prison.
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This study will develop prison reentry materials for Veterans leaving prison.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
START-VET
prison reentry program
OTHER
Treatment as usual
This intervention involves no additional services above what is provided by the local health care system
Primary outcome measures
Change in the Brief Symptom Inventory -18
Time frame: The Brief Symptom Inventory will be administered at the baseline of the subject's participation and again every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.
The Brief Symptom Inventory - 18 evaluates the domains of Somatization, Depression, and Anxiety. Each scale has 6 items, with a range of 0-24. Higher indicates a higher amount of the identified construct, i.e a worse outcome.
Change in the World Health Organization Quality of Life 100
Time frame: The World Health Organization Quality of Live 100 will be administered at the baseline of the subject's participation and again every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.
The World Health Organization Quality of Life 100 is a overall measure quality of life for participants. It has 5 domains: Physical (12 items, range 12-60), Psychological (18 items, range 18-90), Independence (16 items, range 16 - 80), Social (12 items, range 12-60), Environment (32 items, range 32-160), and Spiritual (4 items, range 4-20). Higher indicates higher levels of quality of life.
Inventory of Criminal Thinking Style
Time frame: The Inventory of Criminal Thinking Style will be administered at the baseline of the subject's participation and again every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.
The Inventory of Criminal Thinking Styles (PICTS) is an 80-item self-report inventory designed to measure eight thinking styles presumed to reinforce, support, and maintain a criminal lifestyle. The eight thinking styles assessed by the PICTS are Mollification, Cutoff, Entitlement, Power Orientation, Superoptimism, Sentimentality, Cognitive Indolence, and Discontinuity. There are 10 items on each scale with scale scores ranging from 0 - 30. Higher indicates worse outcomes
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Veteran with mental illness and/or substance use disorder released from prison within the past 36 months
Exclusion criteria
- psychosis or cognitive impairment precluding active participation
Where
- Dallas, Texas
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Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Sep 26, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations