Evaluation of a hospital violence intervention program
Official title: Advancing the Evidence for HVIPs in the Southeast: Comprehensive Patient- Centered Outcomes & Stakeholder Insights
Run by Medical University of South Carolina · NCT06582953 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 5, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06582953 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients aged 16-35 treated for injuries due to interpersonal or community violence at MUSC Charleston.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.