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Recovery Legal Care Clinical Trial Evaluating Legal Support with Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs for Interpersonal Violence Injury
Led by University of Chicago · Updated on 2026-06-08
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Chicago
Lead Sponsor
E
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a new approach combining Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) with Medical Legal Partnerships (MLP) to address the root causes of violent injury linked to social and structural inequalities. This study focuses on patients treated for interpersonal violent injuries and aims to improve perceived stress, violence-related outcomes, legal needs, quality of life, and PTSD symptoms. The study is conducted at a trauma center in the United States and includes a diverse population reflective of the local community. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receives usual HVIP care plus legal support through the Recovery Legal Care program, and the other receives only the standard HVIP care. The legal support aims to address health-harming legal needs tied to social determinants of health. Treatment and assessments occur over an 18-month period, with multiple follow-up points at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. During the study, participants will undergo evaluations of stress levels, firearm victimization and aggression, legal self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, and PTSD symptoms at baseline and various follow-up times. The study collects data through interviews and questionnaires to monitor these outcomes. Participation involves ongoing assessments to understand the impact of adding legal support to violence recovery care, with safety and quality of life closely observed throughout the study.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Recovery Legal Care Clinical Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Treatment for an interpersonal violent injury at the University of Chicago Trauma Center (e.g., gunshot, stab wound, assault)
- Ages 14 years and older
- Able to provide informed consent (18 years and older) or assent (14-17 years)
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of severe mental illness (e.g., psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, suicidality)
- Treated for a non-interpersonal violent injury type (e.g., car accident)
- Treated for self-inflicted or accidental injuries
- Unable to provide informed consent due to mental status
- Prior receipt of legal services at UCMC within the past year
- Currently imprisoned or incarcerated
- Residing at a non-Illinois address
- Non-English speakers
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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 18 months
Participants receive either the HVIP standard of care or HVIP with additional Medical Legal Partnership support to address health-harming legal needs and public benefits.
Visits at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637
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Research Team
T
Tanya L Zakrison, MD, MPH
E
Elizabeth L Tung, MD, MS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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