Hospital intervention aims to break cycle of youth gun violence
NCT ID NCT05078164
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether support programs in hospitals can reduce violence, gun use, and repeat injuries in teens aged 10-17 who were hurt in a violent incident. Researchers will track firearm-related incidents, beliefs, and deaths over time. The goal is to learn what works to keep young people safe.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 300 people
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- Started
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May 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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10 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Youth are aged 10-17 years and their adult caregivers are aged 18 years and older 2. Receiving treatment in the hospital for a violence-related injury (e.g., gunshot wound) or referred to BTG/IVPP services 3. English speaking 4. Eligible for BTG services (which includes living within the BTG catchment area for the hospital; Richmond City and neighboring counties) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Youth are \< 10 years old 2. Youth are \> 18 years old 3. Prisoners
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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