Violence Intervention Programs for Gunshot Wounds
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Enhanced Case Management, Houston-HVIP treatment?
Research shows that hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs), like the Houston-HVIP treatment, can reduce the chances of people getting hurt again after a violent injury. These programs help by providing intensive support and care, which has been shown to lower the rate of violent reinjury and improve mental health and coping strategies.12345
Is the Enhanced Case Management or Houston-HVIP treatment safe for humans?
How is the Houston-HVIP treatment different from other treatments for gunshot wounds?
The Houston-HVIP treatment is unique because it focuses on hospital-based violence intervention programs that provide intensive, community-based case management to address not only the physical injuries but also the psychological and social needs of patients, aiming to prevent future violence and improve overall health outcomes.2391011
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Houston-HVIP in reducing the occurrence of repeat firearm violence among adults receiving care at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston,to determine the impact of the community-engaged Houston-HVIP program on violent victimization and mental and behavioral health, to assess the impact of the Houston-HVIP program on reducing racial and ethnic disparities among individuals impacted by firearm violence injury, to determine the impact of the community-engaged Houston-HVIP program on physical and behavioral health during the 12-month follow-up period and to identify the predictors of implementation success, including dosage, reach, fidelity, and acceptability from the perspective of gun violence victims, health care providers, and community violence intervention specialists.
Research Team
Sandra McKay, MD
Principal Investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Alexander Testa, PhD
Principal Investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults treated at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston for gunshot wounds from community violence. Participants must speak English or Spanish and give informed consent. It excludes those with self-inflicted, accidental, unintentional, or domestic violence-related gunshot injuries.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in the Houston-HVIP program to reduce repeat violent events and improve mental and behavioral health
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in post-traumatic stress, aggression, and general health
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Enhanced Case Management
- Houston-HVIP treatment
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator