PTSD study: Project Safe Guard
Official title Project Safe Guard-Trauma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06876740
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether a counseling session called Project Safe Guard‑Trauma improves secure firearm storage, knowledge about storage and suicide risk, and intentions to store guns safely in adults with PTSD.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have PTSD symptoms and own or have access to firearms.
- What's involved
- Participants will fill out a baseline survey, receive the counseling session, and then complete follow‑up surveys right after the session and at 1, 3, and 6 months.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about six months with surveys at the start, immediately after counseling, and at three follow‑up visits.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 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)...
- 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
You likely can't join if
- 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
See the full eligibility 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...
- 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
- 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
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Aurora, Colorado, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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