Training medical students in firearm safety counseling
A Prospective, Longitudinal Study of a Revised Firearm Safety Curriculum for Pre-Clinical Medical Students
This study is testing a new training program for first-year medical students to see if it helps them better talk about firearm safety and prevent violence.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 176 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06241937 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing the training of first-year medical students at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine regarding firearm safety and violence. The curriculum includes a one-hour counseling training session, supplemented with additional instruction on suicide risk assessment and small group discussions. Students will practice counseling techniques with standardized patient actors to improve their skills in addressing firearm safety as a public health issue. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this expanded training in preparing students to engage in firearm safety counseling.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first-year medical students in the Class of 2027 at UCLA.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in the Class of 2027 at UCLA will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could significantly improve medical students' ability to counsel patients on firearm safety, potentially reducing firearm-related injuries and deaths.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on firearm safety counseling in medical education have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Eligibility Criteria is limited to being a member of the DGSOM Class of 2027.
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: German Chavez, B.A.
- Email: germanchavez@mednet.ucla.edu
- Phone: (310)794-7831
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.