Legal aid after gunshot wounds: a new prescription for recovery?
NCT ID NCT06618794
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether offering free legal help to people recovering from violent injuries like gunshot wounds can lower stress and improve their health. Researchers will work with 500 patients at a trauma center to address problems like housing or money issues that often lead to more violence. The goal is to see if this approach helps people feel safer and healthier.
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University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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