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NCT05257837 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Follow-up Gun Study: Can Safety Videos Mitigate Interest in Guns in Children?

A NA study of Adolescent Behavior and Psychology, Social, sponsored by Ohio State University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
245
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05257837 is a NA study of Adolescent Behavior and Psychology, Social that has completed, run by Ohio State University. The registered enrollment target is 245 participants, below the 325-participant average among 46 other Adolescent Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (25% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT05257837, a NA study of Adolescent Behavior and Psychology, Social, has completed, sponsored by Ohio State University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
245 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The investigators' previous research has shown that children exposed to media characters with guns in movies and video games are more likely to use real guns themselves (e.g., touch them, hold them, pull the trigger). This research tests whether exposure to a gun safety video a week before the study can help counteract dangerous behavior around guns.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Gun handling behavior
  • OTHER Debriefing

Study Locations (1)

Ohio

  • The Ohio State University - Columbus

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 245 participants
Start Date 2022-02-02
Est. Completion 2022-10-16
Phase NA

Sponsor

Ohio State University

552 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05257837

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05257837 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 245 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 325-participant average among 46 other Adolescent Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (25% lower). The listed sponsor is Ohio State University, which has 552 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Adolescent Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Gun handling behavior is the first listed.

NCT05257837 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05257837 about?

NCT05257837 is a clinical study titled "Follow-up Gun Study: Can Safety Videos Mitigate Interest in Guns in Children?". The investigators' previous research has shown that children exposed to media characters with guns in movies and video games are more likely to use real guns themselves (e.g., touch them, hold them, pull the trigger). This research tests whether exposure to a gun safety video a week before the study...

What is the current status of trial NCT05257837?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 245 participants. The study started on 2022-02-02. Estimated completion is 2022-10-16.

What conditions does trial NCT05257837 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Adolescent Behavior, Psychology, Social.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05257837?

The interventions under investigation include: Gun handling behavior (BEHAVIORAL), Debriefing (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05257837?

This trial is sponsored by Ohio State University, which has 552 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05257837 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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