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NCT05818696
Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage
Conditions: Anxiety
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 100
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Location: Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Columbus Ohio
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether inclusion of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for Uncertainty-Enhanced (CUE) with Lethal Means Counseling (LMC) is acceptable, feasible, and efficacious in addressing secure firearm storage and associated psychological constructs in active duty servicemembers. The clinical trial aims to:
* Assess the preliminary efficacy of a LMC intervention, augmented with CUE, on firearm storage practices
* Examine mechanisms through which CUE and LMC increase firearm storage practices
* Assess credibility and acceptability of LMC
Participants will complete:
* One baseline visit
* Two intervention sessions-CUE and LMC
* Six brief surveys per day for 28 days using a mobile application
* One mid-point survey and five follow-up surveys
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* are currently serving in any Branch or Component of the U.S. military, or were discharged from the U.S. military within the past 90 days
* 18 years or older
* Intolerance of uncertainty scale-12 total score equal to or greater than 35 (i.e., one SD above the community mean)
* own at least one firearm located in their home or vehicle that is stored unlocked and loaded (i.e., not secure storage)
* are able to speak and understand the English language
Exclusion Criteria:
* do not pass the Informed Decision Making Capacity (IDMC) screener, suggesting severe cognitive impairment
* have a psychiatric or medical condition that would prevent them from providing informed consent or from participating in the treatments (e.g., psychosis, mania, acute intoxication)
* no or limited access to an Android or Apple smartphone that is compatible with the EMA application
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05818696). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.