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Study identifier: NCT05974553 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans

Condition: Criminal Behavior · Criminal Recidivism · Psychosocial Functioning  ·  Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

PhaseNA
Planned participants200
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans (DBT-J) is a comprehensive, integrative program distinctively designed to address the range of mental health, substance use, case management, and legal needs of Veterans with current or ongoing criminal justice involvement. Data from two prior clinical trials attest to the program's feasibility and acceptability and preliminarily suggest participation in the program may yield meaningful improvements in risk for criminal behavior and resolution of high-priority case management needs. However, continued research is needed to further investigate the program's efficacy. This Phase III clinical trial aims to investigate the superiority of DBT-J over a supportive group therapy treatment in decreasing risk of future criminal behavior and increasing psychosocial functioning. Secondary and exploratory aims will also investigate superiority of DBT-J in improving secondary treatment targets, potential differential efficacy across special-interest Veteran subgroups, and long-term consequences of program participation.

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Talk to the study team

Emily R Edwards, PhD  ·  (718) 584-9000  ·  emily.edwards5@va.gov

Sharon Alter, MA  ·  (718) 584-9000  ·  sharon.alter@va.gov

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Locations (2)

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, COAurora, Colorado, United StatesRecruiting
James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NYThe Bronx, New York, United StatesRecruiting

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