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Launching the Houston-HVIP: Developing and Evaluating a Hospital-Based Intervention to Reduce Recurrent Violence
Led by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Updated on 2026-01-21
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (Houston-HVIP) to reduce repeated violent injuries and improve mental, behavioral, and physical health outcomes. This study focuses on individuals aged 16 to 35 years who have experienced violent injuries, especially firearm injuries, and aims to assess the program's effectiveness over a 12-month period through a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Houston-HVIP treatment group or the Standard of Care group. The Houston-HVIP group receives support from a case manager who conducts assessments and creates personalized discharge plans, referring participants to social service programs based on their needs. They also receive a structured curriculum with regular check-ins over six months to support community reintegration. The Standard of Care group also meets with a case manager for assessments and discharge planning but receives follow-up services for only two weeks after hospital discharge. During the study, participants will be monitored at baseline and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months to track repeat violent injuries, changes in attitudes towards firearm violence, post-traumatic stress, aggression, and general health. Assessments include questionnaires and hospital records. The study uses double-blinding and randomization to ensure unbiased results, with the primary outcome being the number of repeat firearm injury hospital visits. The total follow-up period for each participant is one year.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Launching the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (Houston-HVIP): Developing and Evaluating a Hospital-Based Intervention to Reduce Recurrent Violence
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Presented for a gunshot injury stemming from community violence at Memorial Hermann Hospital
- English or Spanish-speaking
- Provide informed voluntary consent to participate in the study
- Live in Harris County at time of enrollment
You will not qualify if you...
- Presenting for a firearm injury arising from a self-inflicted gunshot or unintentional gun violence
- Actively detained by criminal justice systems at time of enrollment
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 6 months for Houston-HVIP treatment group; 2 weeks for Standard of Care group
Participants receive case management including assessments of psychological and social needs, risk assessment, individualized discharge planning, and referrals to social service programs. Participants in the Houston-HVIP treatment group have regular check-ins with their case manager over 6 months to support community integration and program completion. Participants in the Standard of Care group receive follow-up contacts and services over two weeks post-discharge.
Regular check-ins with case manager over 6 months for Houston-HVIP treatment group; follow-up contacts over 2 weeks for Standard of Care group
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants are monitored for repeat violent victimization and changes in health and psychological outcomes through follow-up assessments.
Assessments at Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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Research Team
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Sandra McKay, MD
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Alexander Testa, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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