ER study seeks best question to keep kids safe from guns
NCT ID NCT07482982
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested five different ways to ask caregivers about firearm access in a pediatric emergency department. Over 780 caregivers participated, and the goal was to see which question got the most honest answers about gun ownership and storage. The hope is that better screening can lead to offering free cable locks or lockboxes to families who need them, reducing the risk of child firearm injuries.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify families with unlocked firearms and offer free safety devices, potentially preventing child injuries.
What could go wrong
This is a screening study, not a treatment trial. It only measures how well questions work, not whether they actually reduce injuries.
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Children's Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405, United States