Project Safe Guard-Trauma for PTSD
(PSG-T Trial)
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. It seems focused on counseling for firearm storage practices, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Project Safe Guard-Trauma for PTSD?
How is Project Safe Guard-Trauma treatment different from other PTSD treatments?
Project Safe Guard-Trauma is unique because it may incorporate elements from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, and could be designed for specific populations or settings, such as those with severe mental illness or in community mental health centers. This approach might include components like breathing retraining and cognitive restructuring, which are not always emphasized in other PTSD treatments.12678
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if a counseling intervention, Project Safe Guard-Trauma (PSG-T), increases secure firearm storage practices in adults who screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The main questions this study aims to answer are:* Does PSG-T lead to more secure firearm storage practices?* Does PSG-T increase knowledge about the link between firearm storage practices and suicide risk?* Does PSG-T increase intentions to store firearms securely?Researchers will compare PSG-T to a control, Project Safe Guard (PSG), which is a counseling intervention that does not focus on the potential influence of PTSD symptoms on firearm storage practices. This will help to determine if PSG-T works better than PSG to increase secure firearm storage in adults with elevated PTSD symptoms.Participants will:* Complete a baseline survey* Receive the counseling intervention* Complete a survey immediately after the intervention and at 1-, 3-, and 6-months following the intervention
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 who own firearms and have experienced traumas like assault or combat, leading to positive PTSD screening. They must be able to participate in Zoom sessions with their camera on and provide their location during these sessions. Participants should also be fluent in English.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete a baseline survey to assess initial knowledge and behaviors regarding firearm storage and PTSD symptoms
Intervention
Participants receive a single-session LMSC intervention, either PSG-T or PSG, designed to promote secure firearm storage practices
Follow-up
Participants complete follow-up assessments to evaluate changes in knowledge, intentions, and behaviors regarding firearm storage at 1-, 3-, and 6-month intervals
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Project Safe Guard
- Project Safe Guard-Trauma
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor