Project Safe Guard-Trauma
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER · Mar 10, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Project Safe Guard-Trauma trial is studying a counseling program designed to help adults who own firearms and have experienced traumatic events, such as assault or combat, and are showing signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The main goal is to see if this program can help people store their firearms more safely, understand how firearm storage relates to the risk of suicide, and encourage them to commit to secure storage practices. Participants will be compared to a control group that receives a different type of counseling that doesn't focus on PTSD.
To be eligible for this study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, own a firearm, and have experienced trauma as well as a positive PTSD screening. They will participate in surveys and counseling sessions over several months, including a survey right after the counseling and follow-ups at one, three, and six months later. It's important to note that this study is not yet recruiting participants, and those who currently store their firearms safely, have severe mental health issues, or cannot provide informed consent will not be eligible.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Aged 18+ years
- • Firearm owner
- • History of one or more victimization traumas per the Life Events Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) (LEC-5), defined as having directly experienced physical assault, sexual assault, combat, and/or captivity
- • Positive posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screen on the Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)
- • Willing to provide physical location at time of Zoom sessions
- • Willing to keep Zoom camera on during study sessions
- • Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Currently stores all personal firearms unloaded and locked
- • Active psychosis or acute mania necessitating clinical intervention
- • Acute thoughts of self- or other-harm necessitating imminent clinical intervention (e.g., hospitalization)
- • Unable to provide informed consent
About University Of Colorado, Denver
The University of Colorado, Denver, is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university conducts a diverse range of clinical trials aimed at addressing critical health challenges. Its research initiatives are supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to ethical standards and patient safety. By fostering partnerships with local and global communities, the University of Colorado, Denver, strives to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful advancements in clinical practice and public health.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported