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Project Safe Guard-Trauma

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER · Mar 10, 2025

Trial Information

Current as of April 22, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Ptsd Firearm Injury Suicide Prevention Firearm Safety

ClinConnect Summary

Firearms are the most common suicide method among service members, veterans, and civilians. Secure firearm storage reduces the risk of suicide. Lethal means safety counseling (LMSC) is an effective approach to promote secure firearm storage and, therefore, decrease the risk of suicide. Suicide risk is elevated among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD affects safety perceptions and firearm storage practices. Current data indicate that the gold standard existing LMSC intervention - Project Safe Guard (PSG) - has reduced efficacy for individuals with elevated PTSD symp...

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.

Locations

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported