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
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.
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