Preventing Retaliatory Gun Violence in Violently Injured Adults

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Conditions studied: Violence

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to find out if a hospital-based violence intervention (Bridging the Gap) is effective for reducing violence. The researchers think that adults who receive Bridging the Gap will see greater improvements than those who do not receive the intervention. This study will allow them to learn more about the intervention's effectiveness. The study will also help them understand if the violence intervention affects other behaviors, such as firearm use, drug use, aggression, risky behaviors, and rates of violent re-injury.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04813185

Run by

Virginia Commonwealth University

People needed

616

Starts

2021-07-27

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• They receive treatment in the hospital for a violence-related injury (e.g., gunshot wound)
• They are 18 years or older
• They are English speaking
• They are eligible for BTG services (which includes living within the BTG catchment area for the hospital; Richmond City and neighboring counties)

You may not qualify if…

• Non-English speaking
• Age <18
• Prisoners

Where it is running

• Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia, United States (enrolling)

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