Can a simple lock save a life? small study tests giving gun safes to families of kids in crisis
NCT ID NCT06479889
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether offering secure storage devices (like lock boxes and cable locks) along with brief counseling to families of children hospitalized for mental health crises is feasible and acceptable. Only 2 families participated, and the goal was to see if they would take and use the devices. The study aims to reduce firearm injuries and suicides in at-risk youth by making safe storage easier.
What this could mean
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Active substance
secure storage devices (lock boxes and cable locks) plus counseling
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help reduce firearm injuries and suicides among at-risk youth by making safe storage more accessible.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study with only 2 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It tested feasibility, not whether injuries actually decrease.
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Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States