Doctors to offer free gun locks during checkups in bid to prevent child suicides
NCT ID NCT06886776
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called S.A.F.E. Firearm in up to 15 Illinois health centers. Pediatric clinicians will talk with parents about storing guns securely and offer a free cable lock during well-child visits. Researchers want to see if training and support help clinics adopt this practice and if it changes how parents store firearms at home.
What this could mean
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Active substance
S.A.F.E. Firearm program (brief counseling and free cable lock)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help prevent child suicides by making secure firearm storage a routine part of pediatric checkups.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage implementation study, not a direct test of suicide reduction. Success depends on clinics adopting the program and parents changing behavior.
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Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Springfield, Illinois, 62704, United States
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