Preventing Firearm Violence in Youth: A Hospital-based Prevention Strategy (NCT05078164)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of the study is to understand if hospital-based violence interventions are effective for reducing youth violence among violently injured youth. This study will allow researchers to learn more about the intervention's effectiveness. The researchers also want to understand if the violence intervention impacts other behaviors, such as firearm use, drug use, aggression, risky behaviors, and rates of violent re-injury.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia
Age range: 10 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Bridging the Gap (BTG) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (804) 628-5541
Email: Nicholas.Thomson@vcuhealth.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.