Houston program aims to break cycle of gun violence after injury

NCT ID NCT06263647

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a hospital-based program called Houston-HVIP for people aged 16-35 who have been shot in community violence. Participants get a case manager who helps with needs like job training, housing, and mental health support. The goal is to see if this support reduces the chance of being hurt again by violence over the next year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Houston-HVIP treatment (behavioral intervention with case management and social service referrals)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective way to help young gunshot survivors avoid future violence and improve their health and well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study (274 participants) focused on one city, so results may not apply elsewhere. The intervention relies on participants engaging with services, which can be challenging.

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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.

FIREARM INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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