A Virtual Reality Brief Violence Intervention: Preventing Gun Violence Among Violently Injured Adults

Launched by VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · Jan 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new approach to help reduce gun violence among adults who have been victims of violent crime. The researchers are testing a program called Brief Violence Intervention-Virtual Reality (BVI-VR), which uses virtual reality technology to help people cope with their experiences and make safer choices. The goal is to see if this program can lower the chances of being hurt again, as well as improve the overall well-being of participants. They will gather information from various sources, including hospital records and self-reports, to understand the program's effectiveness.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be at least 18 years old, speak English, and have been violently injured, specifically at VCU's Level 1 Trauma Center. The study is currently recruiting participants, and anyone who joins can expect to take part in assessments and surveys that will help the researchers understand how the program impacts their lives. This is an important opportunity to contribute to finding new ways to prevent further violence and improve the health of those affected.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • violently injured patients from VCU's Level 1 Trauma Center
• • 18 years or older
• • English-speaking
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Under 18 years old
• • Not a victim of Violent crime