New online guide aids dementia caregivers in tough gun safety choices

NCT ID NCT05173922

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested an online tool called 'Safety in Dementia' that guides caregivers through decisions about firearm access for a person with dementia. 500 informal caregivers across the U.S. participated. The tool helps clarify options, risks, and personal values, aiming to improve decision-making confidence and preparation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Safety in Dementia online decision aid
What this could lead to: If effective, this tool could help caregivers make informed, confident decisions about firearm access for loved ones with dementia, potentially reducing risks.
What could go wrong: This is a completed behavioral study, not a treatment trial. The tool's impact on actual safety outcomes (like preventing suicide) is not directly measured.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALZHEIMER DISEASE CAREGIVERS DECISION MAKING SAFETY SOCIAL MEDIA SUICIDE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Colorado Anschutz

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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