Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
Location status: Recruiting
Recruiting
NCT Number: NCT07155083
Firearm Safety Survey
The primary objective of this study is to characterize firearm ownership, storage, accessibility, and safety practices. We will also assess perceptions, concerns, and education received on gun safety. This information will be collected through structured surveys given to caregivers.
Recruiting
Interested in participating?
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Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- Parent or legal guardian of patients presenting to NCH for any surgery or procedure.
Exclusion criteria
- Non legal guardians.
Treatment and study plan
Survey using a questionnaire.
OtherREDCap Survey
Primary outcomes
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Firearm Ownership
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
"Yes" or "No" when asked about firearm ownership.
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Demographics
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Descriptive data related to demographics as calculated as frequencies and percentages.
Secondary outcomes
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Firearm storage
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Questions related to firearm ownership and storage.
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Firearm accessibility
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Questions related to firearm accessibility.
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Firearm safety practices
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Questions related to firearm safety practices.
Study contacts
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
Catherine Roth, MPH
CONTACT
Julie Rice-Weimer, RN
CONTACT
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Vanessa Ng
Other
Registry information
Official study title
A Descriptive Survey Study on Firearm Safety Practices, Attitudes, and Perceptions
Important dates
- Study start
- 2025
- Primary completion
- 2027
- Study completion
- 2027
- First posted
- Sep 4, 2025
- Registry last updated
- Nov 3, 2025
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