Intervention to change youth narratives on firearm violence
Changing Youth Narratives on Firearm Violence: A Community Collaborative Intervention - Phases 1 and 2
This study is testing a program that helps young people see positive futures for themselves to see if it can reduce their involvement in gun violence.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | George Washington University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06940362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Run It Up project aims to address the link between structural factors, youth identity development, and violence by promoting non-violent identity trajectories among adolescents. This community-based intervention involves a quasi-experimental design with pretests and multiple post-tests, collecting data from youth and their guardians in both intervention and comparison communities. The project will also develop and disseminate media products that highlight positive life trajectories, aiming to reshape adolescents' perceptions of their possible futures and reduce involvement in violence.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this intervention are adolescents aged 12-16 residing in the intervention community.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the intervention community or are outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce youth involvement in firearm violence by promoting positive identity development.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based interventions aimed at changing youth narratives and reducing violence, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: • Resident of intervention community, within age limits Exclusion Criteria: • Not resident of intervention community, outside of age limits
Where this trial is running
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mark Edberg, PhD, MA — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Mark Edberg, PhD, MA
- Email: medberg@gwu.edu
- Phone: 1-202-994-3584
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.