Can a hospital program stop the cycle of violence? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT06582953

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is evaluating a hospital-based violence intervention program called Turning the Tide for people treated after a violent injury. Researchers will track 220 patients to see if the program reduces PTSD, depression, and repeat injuries, and improves self-esteem and access to services. The goal is to gather evidence on whether these programs help survivors and their communities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program (behavioral support and case management)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that hospital-based violence intervention programs improve mental health and reduce repeat injuries for survivors.

What could go wrong

This is an observational evaluation, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other regions or programs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    RECRUITING

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States

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