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NCT03259139 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exposure to Gun Violence in Video Games Increases Interest in Real Guns
A NA study of Adolescent Behavior and Psychology, Social, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 250
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03259139: Completed NA study of Adolescent Behavior and Psychology, Social, sponsored by Ohio State University.
NCT03259139 is a NA study of Adolescent Behavior and Psychology, Social that has completed, run by Ohio State University. The registered enrollment target is 250 participants, below the 324-participant average among 46 other Adolescent Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (23% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03259139, a NA study of Adolescent Behavior and Psychology, Social, has completed, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 250 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
More American children die by accidental gun use than children in other developed countries. One factor that can influence children's interest in guns is exposure to media containing guns. The objective of this study is to test whether children who play a video game containing guns will handle a real gun longer, will pull the trigger more times, and pull the trigger while pointing the gun at themselves or another than children who see the same movie without guns.
Primary Outcome
Time (in seconds) participant spent holding the real firearm during the play session
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Video games and violence
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Ohio State University - Columbus
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 250 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-08-24 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03259139 record still lists
NCT03259139 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 250 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 324-participant average among 46 other Adolescent Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (23% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Adolescent Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Video games and violence is the first listed.
NCT03259139 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03259139 about?
NCT03259139 is a clinical study titled "Exposure to Gun Violence in Video Games Increases Interest in Real Guns". More American children die by accidental gun use than children in other developed countries. One factor that can influence children's interest in guns is exposure to media containing guns. The objective of this study is to test whether children who play a video game containing guns will handle a rea...
What is the current status of trial NCT03259139?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 250 participants. The study started on 2017-07-01. Estimated completion is 2018-08-24.
What conditions does trial NCT03259139 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Adolescent Behavior, Psychology, Social.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03259139?
The interventions under investigation include: Video games and violence (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03259139?
This trial is sponsored by Ohio State University, which has 552 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03259139 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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