Evaluation of a hospital violence intervention program
Advancing the Evidence for HVIPs in the Southeast: Comprehensive Patient- Centered Outcomes & Stakeholder Insights
NA · Medical University of South Carolina · NCT06582953
This study is testing a program designed to help young people aged 16-35 who have experienced violence to see if it can reduce repeat injuries, improve their mental health, and enhance their overall hospital experience.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06582953 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program at a Southeastern hospital, focusing on patient outcomes and stakeholder insights. It aims to assess how the program impacts violent injury recidivism, PTSD symptoms, and overall healthcare experiences for patients aged 16-35 who have suffered from violence. Additionally, the study seeks to gather perspectives from patients, family members, and healthcare providers to identify potential improvements and benefits of the program. By exploring these dimensions, the research aims to enhance the implementation and understanding of HVIPs in under-studied communities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients aged 16-35 treated for injuries due to interpersonal or community violence at MUSC Charleston.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-English speaking, under 15 or over 35, or lack the capacity to consent due to mental health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved outcomes for patients affected by violence, including reduced recidivism and enhanced support services.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with hospital violence intervention programs, but this evaluation focuses on under-studied communities in the Southeast, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (patients): * Patients ages 16 and above treated at MUSC Charleston that experience an injury due to interpersonal or community violence * Glasgow coma score (GCS) of 15 at the time of study enrollment Exclusion Criteria (patients): * Lack of capacity to consent due to altered mental status (AMS) or severe untreated mental illness * Being under arrest or incarcerated at the time of assessment for enrollment * Non-English speaking patients * Ages under 16 Inclusion Criteria (loved ones/caregivers): -Loved ones (partners), caregivers and family members of patients that enroll in the study that experienced violent injuries Exclusion Criteria (loved ones/caregivers): * Non-English speaking * Cognitive impairment * Under age 16 Inclusion Criteria (Healthcare Providers): -Healthcare team members that cared for victims of violence in the past 6 months
Where this trial is running
Charleston, South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ashley Hink, MD — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Ashley Hink, MD
- Email: hink@musc.edu
- Phone: 843-792-7082
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Firearm Injury, Violence, Physical, violence, violence intervention programs