Improving gun violence prevention strategies for teens
Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center: Building Evidence for Gun Violence Prevention - SafERteens Implementation
This study is testing new ways to help healthcare providers better use a program aimed at reducing gun violence among teens to see if it makes a difference.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 8 sites (Ann Arbor, Michigan and 7 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05821205 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of enhancing the implementation of the SafERteens program, which is designed to reduce violence among adolescents, by incorporating engagement strategies for healthcare providers. The researchers will utilize a micro-randomized trial design to assess the impact of various engagement strategies, such as narrative persuasion and personalized feedback, on the reach of the program. By focusing on healthcare professionals like nurses and social workers, the study seeks to improve the delivery of this evidence-based intervention across multiple healthcare settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare providers involved in the screening and delivery of the SafERteens program.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the delivery or screening of the SafERteens program will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective gun violence prevention programs for adolescents, ultimately reducing violence-related incidents.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach of augmenting implementation strategies is novel, previous studies have shown success in using engagement strategies to enhance program delivery in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Employed at study site * Participate in screening and/or SafERteens delivery. Exclusion Criteria: * Would not be expected to complete screening and/or intervention delivery * Would not begin screening and/or delivering SafERteens within the first 9 months of cohort implementation
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan and 7 other locations
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Family Medicine - Fruitport — Fruitport, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Emergency Department — Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (Withdrawn)
- Muskegon Pediatrics — Muskegon, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- HealthWest Youth and Family Services — Muskegon, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Hackley Community Care Medical Services — Muskegon, Michigan, United States (Withdrawn)
- Trinity Health - Community Health And Well-Being — Muskegon, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Trinity Health-Emergency Department — Muskegon, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Patrick Carter, MD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Patrick Carter, MD
- Email: cartpatr@med.umich.edu
- Phone: 734-647-6125
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.