Can a text reminder boost teen violence screening? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT05821205
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether extra engagement strategies, like reminders or feedback, help healthcare providers screen more teens for violence risk and deliver the SafERteens program. Researchers worked with 171 providers across multiple healthcare settings. The goal was to see if these strategies increase how often providers reach teens who may be at risk.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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171 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Employed at study site * Participate in screening and/or SafERteens delivery. Exclusion Criteria: * Would not be expected to complete screening and/or intervention delivery * Would not begin screening and/or delivering SafERteens within the first 9 months of cohort implementation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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HealthWest Youth and Family Services
Muskegon, Michigan, 49442, United States
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Muskegon Pediatrics
Muskegon, Michigan, 49440, United States
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Trinity Health - Community Health And Well-Being
Muskegon, Michigan, 49444, United States
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Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Family Medicine - Fruitport
Fruitport, Michigan, 49415, United States
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Trinity Health-Emergency Department
Muskegon, Michigan, 49444, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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