Can a simple lock save a child's life? tiny study tests gun safety for kids in crisis
NCT ID NCT06479889
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether offering secure storage devices (like lock boxes and cable locks) along with brief counseling to guardians of children admitted for mental health crises is feasible and acceptable. Only 2 families participated, and the goal was to see if families would take and use the devices. The study did not measure whether injuries actually decreased.
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Locations
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Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
counseling and secure storage devices (lock boxes, cable locks)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help prevent firearm injuries and suicides among at-risk youth by making safe storage easier for families.
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 it actually reduces injuries.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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