The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a comprehensive a universal firearm injury prevention program, ACTFAST (Adopting Comprehensive Training for FireArm Safety in Trauma centers), in level 1 trauma centers. The main aims of the study are:
1. (Primary Aim 1) Increase the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of a universal firearm injury prevention intervention at three participating trauma centers in the mid-Atlantic states;
2. (Primary Aim 2) Assess firearm injury prevention knowledge, attitudes, and safe storage practices among trauma patients treated within participating trauma centers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Participants:
Inclusion Criteria:
* trauma patients admitted to adult trauma inpatient services at participating institutions
Exclusion Criteria:
* none
Patient participants
Inclusion Criteria:
* at least 18 years of age;
* admitted to a participating trauma service for an injury;
* fluent in English or Spanish;
* able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* prisoner or in police custody;
* admitted due to suicide attempt
* any acute conditions that would preclude provision of informed consent or assent (i.e., acute psychosis, altered mental status, cognitive impairment).
Staff participants
Inclusion Criteria:
* trauma service physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, nurse or social worker at participating pediatric trauma center
Exclusion Criteria:
* none
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Proportion of admitted injured patients receiving each element of the ACTFAST Program
Timeframe: 48 weeks
2
Percentage of admitted injured patients receiving elements of the ACTFAST Program
Timeframe: Admission, 2 weeks post discharge
3
Patient firearm safety attitudes and behaviors as assessed by survey