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Can a simple lock save a life? small study tests giving gun safes to families of kids in crisis

NCT ID NCT06479889

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

2 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Guardian of child ages 0-18 years old who is admitted to and receiving care on the MCJCHV Behavioral Health Team 2. Guardian age \> or = 18 years 3. Guardian with phone access to receive calls or email access to receive study information electronically 4. English or Spanish-speaking guardian 5. Guardian self-identifies as firearm owner Exclusion Criteria: 1. Guardian of children outside the specified age range 2. Guardian speaks a language that is not English or Spanish 3. Lack of telephone or email contact 4. Guardian age is outside of the specific age range 5. Guardians/children who do not otherwise meet the eligibility criteria listed in section above as determined by pre-screen 6. Guardian or child in distress at time of enrollment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Firearm injury Hospitalizations psychiatric

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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