Can a bystander program keep kids safe around firearms?

NCT ID NCT04804189

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a program called Guardians 4 Health, which teaches youth and adults in shooting sports clubs how to step in and prevent firearm injuries. Researchers worked with 4-H Shooting Sports Clubs across the U.S. to see if the program changed people's intentions to act safely. The study included 801 participants and focused on improving safety norms and behaviors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Guardians 4 Health bystander intervention program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help reduce firearm injuries among youth by encouraging safe storage and bystander intervention.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage behavioral study with no direct medical treatment. Results may not apply to all communities, and the study faced under-enrollment.

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Conditions

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injury prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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FIREARM INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rhode Island Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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