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Firearm-Safety Counseling for Medical Student Firearm Knowledge and Counseling

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Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Eligibility Criteria is limited to being a member of the DGSOM Classes of 2023 or 2024.
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 16 months
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Study Summary

This trial will assess the effects of introducing a comprehensive medical school module on firearm safety counseling on students' attitudes, beliefs and behaviors related to firearm safety. Data on their performance in a simulated patient encounter 6 months later will be compared to those of students who did not receive the module.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for medical students from the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA, specifically those in the Classes of 2023 or 2024. It aims to assess their knowledge and practices regarding firearm safety counseling.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an educational module on firearm-safety counseling that includes lectures, case discussions, and standardized patient interviews. The impact on students' long-term retention and clinical behavior will be evaluated.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct physical side effects as this is an educational intervention. However, it may affect students' confidence levels and attitudes towards discussing firearm safety with patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 16 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 16 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Prevalence of firearm screening and counseling in a modified clinical setting.
Secondary outcome measures
Medical Student's Attitudes and Beliefs on Firearms
Other outcome measures
Firearm Safety Counseling Quality

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: DGSOM Class of 2024Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: DGSOM Class of 2023Active Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor
1,528 Previous Clinical Trials
10,276,491 Total Patients Enrolled
University of California, DavisOTHER
910 Previous Clinical Trials
4,706,631 Total Patients Enrolled

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Firearm-Safety Counseling: Medical Student Training
Gary Holland, MD 2020. "Firearm-Safety Counseling: Medical Student Training". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05242627.
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