Safe Storage Counseling for Caregivers of Hospitalized Children
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a counseling session about safe firearm storage can help caregivers of hospitalized children. You will receive guidance and follow-up to see if it makes a difference in safety habits.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are the caregiver of a child (0-17 years old) currently in the hospital for general medical care
- You can speak and understand English or Spanish
- You are able and willing to sign a consent form
- You have access to email and a telephone for follow-up questions
- Your child is not hospitalized due to a firearm injury, a mental health crisis, or under a surgical team
- You may be asked if you own a firearm to help balance the study groups
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a program to help firearm owners who have experienced trauma and may have PTSD. It aims to see if the program can improve safety and well-being.
This trial tests a nurse-led conversation about safe firearm storage for parents of hospitalized children. It aims to help prevent firearm injuries at home.
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.
This study tests a website called Store Safely that helps families in Michigan's Upper Peninsula prevent firearm injuries by improving safe storage. If you have a child at home and keep a gun, you may be able to join by sharing your storage habits and getting tips.
This study looks at how adult trauma centers help patients stay safe from guns. You may be asked about your access to firearms and get tools to reduce risk.
This study is testing a program called S.A.F.E. Firearm, which helps doctors and nurses talk to patients about safe storage of firearms to prevent suicide. It is being conducted at select clinics within two large health systems, and you can participate if you are a patient or a healthcare worker at one of those clinics.
Hear when a new Firearm Injury trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.