Distribution and Randomization of Gun Safety Devices to Measure Uptake and Preferences

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byKatelin Hoskins, MD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study aims to enhance workplace safety by implementing a firearm safety program at Penn Medicine\&amp;amp;amp;#39;s Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH). The option to store firearms securely during visits is offered to firearm owners. The study focuses on understanding barriers and facilitators to this program and piloting methods to collect data on firearm storage device use. The approach prioritizes participant confidentiality and pragmatism. The study design involves iterative pilot testing of data collection methods and comparison of acceptance and usage rates between cable locks and lock boxes through randomization. The intended outcome is to provide evidence supporting the scalability and effectiveness of the program. The study population includes patients and visitors who accept firearm safety materials or express interest in receiving a firearm storage device. The primary outcome measure is survey response rate, with secondary outcomes including firearm storage behavior and likelihood of using a gun safety device. Additionally, the study explores variations in survey distribution methods.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. Individuals who are visitors or patients at Penn Medicine Facilitates who are identified through security screening as carrying a firearm, and who accept a firearm safety brochure and scan the QR code in the brochure; OR 2. Any patient or visitor interested in receiving a firearm storage device who self-selects into the study by scanning the QR code on the study poster; OR 3. Any individual interested in receiving a firearm storage device who clicks the link to the survey posted on the Penn Medicine Safety Measures website that is included health system appointment reminders.

Treatment Details

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Individual receives cable lock as defaultExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this arm are either automatically assigned due to taking a cable lock at the hospital when offered AND fill out the survey OR are randomized into this group by filling out the study survey linked in study materials.

Group II: Individual has a choice between cable lock and lock boxExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this arm are randomized into it based on NOT taking a cable lock at the hospital when offered AND fill out the survey OR are randomized into this group by filling out the study survey linked in study materials.