Can a therapy app keep kids safe from gun violence?
NCT ID NCT05109325
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program called IntERact to see if it could reduce risky firearm behaviors like carrying or using a gun among urban youth ages 16 to 30. Participants were recruited from emergency departments in Flint and Saginaw, Michigan, and received therapy sessions plus a smartphone app with daily support. The goal was to help young people make safer choices and reduce violence.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (therapy sessions and smartphone app)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a scalable way to reduce firearm violence among at-risk youth.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may vary by individual and setting.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Covenant Medical Center
Saginaw, Michigan, 48602, United States
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Hurley Medical Center
Flint, Michigan, 48503, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States