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Supportive Hospital-Based Intervention for Firearm Trauma
NCT06712940 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study is a quasi-experimental design, specifically a non-randomized controlled trial (NCT) designed to test the effects of gun violence reduction intervention including MI for youth ages 16-24 years old who present to the Emergency Department or ICU Spirit of Charity Trauma Center (SCTC) at University Medical Centers or another area hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana following a gunshot injury or stab wound. The study will utilize an enrollment strategy that involves alternating, across recruitment days, the assigned study condition. Thus, Day 1 participants would be enrolled into TAU, Day 2 participants would be enrolled in MI-case management condition, Day 3 participants would be enrolled in TAU, etc. This proposed design will minimize any confounds associated with self-selection while possibly increasing enrollment rate. Research questions include: 1. Will youth allocated to the MI prevention condition have safer firearm related behaviors and beliefs compared to the TAU control condition at 6 months post- enrollment? 2. Will youth allocated to the MI prevention condition have reduced gun violence recidivism compared to the TAU control condition at 18 months post-enrollment. 3. How do youth's social and normative environments influence their gun behaviors and attitudes? Researchers will compare intervention and TAU arms to see if there are any differences in outcome measures. Participants will: 1. complete study eligibility assessment, be assigned to one of two conditions depending on the date of assessment, consent, and enroll in the Emergency Department (ED) or inpatient unit of hospital by a study team member, 2. participate in one of two conditions: MI administered by a licensed clinical social worker, or treatment as usual control group (TAU) administered by a study team member (n=170 per condition) 3. complete three surveys (baseline, 3-month, and 6-month) conducted by a study team member 4. 18-month post examination of participant hospital records
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Motivational Interviewing and Firearm Safety Training, with Case Management
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine — New Orleans
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 350 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-08-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-03-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06712940
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06712940 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 350 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Tulane University, which has 89 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Adolescent Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Motivational Interviewing and Firearm Safety Training, with Case Management is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06712940 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Louisiana. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06712940 about?
NCT06712940 is a clinical study titled "Supportive Hospital-Based Intervention for Firearm Trauma". This study is a quasi-experimental design, specifically a non-randomized controlled trial (NCT) designed to test the effects of gun violence reduction intervention including MI for youth ages 16-24 years old who present to the Emergency Department or ICU Spirit of Charity Trauma Center (SCTC) at Uni...
What is the current status of trial NCT06712940?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 350 participants. The study started on 2022-08-31. Estimated completion is 2028-03-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06712940 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Adolescent Behavior, Gun Violence Prevention. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06712940?
The interventions under investigation include: Motivational Interviewing and Firearm Safety Training, with Case Management (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06712940?
This trial is sponsored by Tulane University, which has 89 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06712940 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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