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NCT04622943 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
An Interactive Web Platform to Teach Children Hunting, Shooting and Firearms Safety
A NA study, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 163
- Enrollment target
NCT04622943 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 163 participants.
The verdict
NCT04622943, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 163 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Firearms injuries present a major pediatric public health challenge, killing \>800 children ages 0-15 annually and leading to lifelong disability among \>1000 survivors. About ⅓ of firearms injuries to children under age 15 are due to unintentional causes rather than suicide or homicide. The investigators propose development and evaluation of ShootSafe, an innovative, engaging, and educational website accessible by smartphone, tablet or computer that engages children to learn firearms safety. ShootSafe extends existing programs to achieve 3 primary goals: a) teach children knowledge and skills they need to hunt, shoot, and use firearms safely; b) help children learn and hone critical cognitive skills of impulse control and hypothetical thinking needed to use firearms safely; and c) alter children's perceptions about their own vulnerability and susceptibility to firearms-related injuries, the severity of those injuries, and their perceived norms about peer behavior surrounding firearms use. ShootSafe will accomplish these goals through a combination of interactive games plus podcast videos delivered by peer actors (impactful testimonials about firearms injuries/deaths they experienced) and experts (wisdom \& experience from trusted role models). The website will also incorporate brief messaging to parents, who will absorb key lessons and reinforce them with their children. The website will be evaluated through a randomized controlled trial with 162 children ages 10-12, randomly assigning children to engage in the ShootSafe website or an active control website on child nutrition. The investigators will incorporate sub-aims to evaluate changes in children's (a) knowledge, (b) cognitive skills in impulse control and hypothetical thinking, (c) perceptions about firearms safety, and (d) simulated behavior when handling, storing and transporting firearms. All outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a 4-month follow-up assessme
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL firearms safety
- BEHAVIORAL nutrition
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 163 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-12-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-05-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04622943
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04622943 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 163 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which firearms safety is the first listed.
NCT04622943 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04622943 about?
NCT04622943 is a clinical study titled "An Interactive Web Platform to Teach Children Hunting, Shooting and Firearms Safety". Firearms injuries present a major pediatric public health challenge, killing \>800 children ages 0-15 annually and leading to lifelong disability among \>1000 survivors. About ⅓ of firearms injuries to children under age 15 are due to unintentional causes rather than suicide or homicide. The investi...
What is the current status of trial NCT04622943?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 163 participants. The study started on 2021-12-14. Estimated completion is 2024-05-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04622943?
The interventions under investigation include: firearms safety (BEHAVIORAL), nutrition (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04622943?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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