Reducing nighttime injury rates in Dallas through community partnerships
Community-based Partnership's Efficacy in Decreasing Injury Rates At Night in Dallas, TX
This study is testing whether community programs in Dallas can help reduce injuries related to alcohol use at night, like drunk driving and violence, to make the area safer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Methodist Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06695416 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based initiatives in decreasing injury rates related to alcohol use during nighttime hours in Dallas, Texas. The program, led by 24Hour Dallas, focuses on reducing incidents of drunk driving, violence against women, and other alcohol-related injuries through public health strategies such as the Good Neighbor initiative and Copper Star certification for local businesses. By analyzing data on trauma cases occurring between 6pm and 6am, the study seeks to identify the impact of these interventions on community safety and health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have sustained injuries from assaults or accidents occurring between 6pm and 6am within the city limits of Dallas.
Not a fit: Patients who have experienced injuries outside the specified time frame or those resulting from mechanisms other than assault or motor vehicle collisions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly lower the rates of alcohol-related injuries and violence in the Dallas community.
How similar studies have performed: While similar community-based interventions have shown promise in other regions, this specific approach in Dallas is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Chief complaint or diagnosis associated with a trauma mechanism of injury: assault (i.e., gunshot wounds, knife wounds, general assault, or sexual assault), MVC, motorcycle/all-terrain vehicle collision (MCC), or auto-ped/bicycle collision * Injury occurred between 6pm-6am * Injury occurred in City of Dallas, TX Exclusion Criteria: * • Injuries from mechanism other than assault, MVC, MCC, or auto-ped/bicycle * Assault occurs outside of 6pm-6am window * Assault occurred outside of Dallas city limits
Where this trial is running
Dallas, Texas
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Colette Ngo Ndjom, MS
- Email: MHSIRB@mhd.com
- Phone: 214-947-1280
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.