Preventing firearm violence among youth through hospital and community support
Preventing Firearm Violence in Youth: A hospital-based prevention strategy
['FUNDING_R01'] · VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · NIH-10399852
This study is testing a program called Bridging the Gap to help young people aged 10-17 who have been hurt by violence, by providing them with support in the hospital and at home to reduce the chances of future violence.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RICHMOND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10399852 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing firearm-related violence among youth aged 10-17 by implementing a hospital-based intervention program called Bridging the Gap (BTG). The program combines immediate support for violently injured youth with community-based case management to ensure lasting change. It includes a unique dual-generation firearm safety counseling initiative delivered in the home, aiming to address the risk factors associated with aggression and violence. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through a randomized control trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 10-17 who have experienced firearm-related violence or injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 10-17 or have not been affected by firearm-related violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of firearm-related injuries and fatalities among youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting youth violence have shown promise, but this specific approach combining hospital and community support is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
RICHMOND, UNITED STATES
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY — RICHMOND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THOMSON, NICHOLAS DAVID — VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: THOMSON, NICHOLAS DAVID
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.
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