Comparing ways to promote firearm safety to prevent suicide in children during doctor visits
A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Strategies to Implement Firearm Safety Promotion as a Universal Suicide Prevention Strategy in Pediatric Primary Care
This study is looking at the best ways to help doctors talk to parents about safely storing guns during kids' check-ups to prevent suicide, comparing a simple reminder system to one that includes extra support for the doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11048013 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively implement a secure firearm storage program during pediatric well-child visits to help prevent suicide among children. It compares two strategies: using an electronic health record (EHR) nudge alone versus an EHR nudge combined with additional facilitation. The study collects data from a large number of pediatric visits and engages parents to assess how well the program is delivered and received. By analyzing this data, the research aims to improve the effectiveness of firearm safety promotion in primary care settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents who visit pediatric primary care for well-child visits, particularly those in households with firearms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to firearms or are not involved in pediatric primary care visits may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing suicide in children by promoting safe firearm storage practices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar approaches to integrating safety programs in clinical settings can be effective, suggesting potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beidas, Rinad Sary — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Beidas, Rinad Sary
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.