Can a chat with a nurse prevent gun injuries in kids?
NCT ID NCT07501247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program where nurses talk to parents of hospitalized children about safely storing firearms and offer free cable locks. The goal is to see if this brief conversation changes how parents store guns at home, potentially preventing accidental shootings and suicides. About 7,200 parents and nurses will take part across multiple hospital units.
What this could mean
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Active substance
S.A.F.E. Firearm behavioral intervention (discussion and free cable locks)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, scalable way to reduce firearm injuries and suicides among children by encouraging safe storage.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a medical treatment, and its impact depends on parents following through. The trial is not yet recruiting, and results may not generalize to all settings.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
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