Actively Recruiting
Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage
Led by Ohio State University · Updated on 2026-02-24
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
192 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
O
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
R
Rutgers University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Currently serving in any Branch or Component of the U.S. military, or discharged within the past 90 days
- 18 years or older
- Intolerance of uncertainty scale-12 total score equal to or greater than 35
- Own at least one firearm stored unlocked and loaded in home or vehicle
- Able to speak and understand English
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to pass the Informed Decision Making Capacity screener
- Have psychiatric or medical conditions preventing informed consent or participation (e.g., psychosis, mania, acute intoxication)
- No or limited access to a compatible Android or Apple smartphone
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43062
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
N
Nicholas Allan, PhD
CONTACT
S
Sarah Irvin, MS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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