Violence Intervention for Gun Violence

Overseen By Joyce Raynor, BS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Arkansas

Disqualifiers: Active intoxication, developmental delays, dementia, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

208 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The present study will use an optimization randomized control trial design to test the preliminary efficacy of a Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) in Central Arkansas.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Nakita Lovelady, PhD, MPH

Principal Investigator

University of Arkansas

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Currently live in Central Arkansas

Currently being treated for a penetrating gun assault injury at a local hospital

I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have any medical issues that prevent me from communicating clearly.

Be currently under arrest or in police custody

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive various combinations of brief bedside, peer support, case management+ voucher, and SELF group intervention components

12 months

Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and 12-month assessments

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in risky firearm behaviors, PTSD, anxiety, and depression

12 months

3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and 12-month assessments

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Brief Bedside
• Case Management + Voucher
• Peer Support
• SELF Group Therapy Sessions

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: BB, PS, G Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants receive brief bedside, peer support, and SELF group intervention components.

Group II: BB, PS, CM Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants receive brief bedside, peer support, and case management+ voucher intervention components.

Group III: BB, PS Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants receive brief bedside and peer support intervention components.

Group IV: BB, G Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants receive brief bedside and SELF group intervention components.

Group V: BB, CM, G Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants receive brief bedside, case management+ voucher, and SELF group intervention components.

Group VI: BB, CM Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants receive brief bedside and case management+ voucher intervention components.

Group VII: BB Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants receive brief bedside intervention component.

Group VIII: ALL Experimental Treatment 4 Interventions

Participants receive brief bedside, peer support, case management+ voucher, and SELF group intervention components.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Arkansas

Lead Sponsor

Trials

500

Recruited

153,000+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials

473

Recruited

1,374,000+