Gun safety study for pediatric trauma patients and their families
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how to improve gun safety practices among families of children hospitalized for injuries. It involves parents or guardians and injured youth ages 11-17 at participating trauma centers.
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Who can take part
- You or your child is admitted to a participating trauma center for an injury
- You live with the injured child (for parents/guardians)
- You can speak and understand English or Spanish
- Youth must be 11 to 17 years old (for the youth part of the study)
- Youth must be able to agree to participate (assent) with parent permission
- Youth cannot be in police custody, admitted for a suicide attempt, or have serious mental health issues
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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