Firearm OwnershipNCT07155083
Firearm Safety Survey
An observational study of Firearm Ownership, run by Vanessa Ng at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The primary objective of this study is to characterize firearm ownership, storage, accessibility, and safety practices. We will also assess perceptions, concerns, and education received on gun safety. This information will be collected through structured surveys given to caregivers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Firearm Ownership
- What is being tested?
- Survey using a questionnaire.
- How many people
- 1,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 16 Sep 2025to Dec 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Parents or legal guardians of patients presenting to NCH for any surgery or procedure.
Who may be able to join
- Parent or legal guardian of patients presenting to NCH for any surgery or procedure.
Who cannot join
- Non legal guardians.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205
Catherine Roth, MPH, 614-722-2997, catherine.roth@nationwidechildrens.org
About this study
Official title: A Descriptive Survey Study on Firearm Safety Practices, Attitudes, and Perceptions
The primary objective of this study is to characterize firearm ownership, storage, accessibility, and safety practices. We will also assess perceptions, concerns, and education received on gun safety. This information will be collected through structured surveys given to caregivers.
- Conditions
- Firearm Ownership
- Being tested
- Survey using a questionnaire.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Survey using a questionnaire.Other
REDCap Survey
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Parents / Caregivers as Firearm Owner | Parents / caregivers of pediatric patients presenting for surgery stating they are firearm owners. Receives: Other: Survey using a questionnaire. | |
| Parents / Caregivers as Non-Firearm Owner | Parents / caregivers of pediatric patients presenting for surgery stating they are not firearm owners. Receives: Other: Survey using a questionnaire. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Firearm Ownership
"Yes" or "No" when asked about firearm ownership.
Measured: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Demographics
Descriptive data related to demographics as calculated as frequencies and percentages.
Measured: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Firearm storage
Questions related to firearm ownership and storage.
Measured: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Firearm accessibility
Questions related to firearm accessibility.
Measured: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Firearm safety practices
Questions related to firearm safety practices.
Measured: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Sep 2025
- Study start16 Sep 2025
- Primary completionJul 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Firearm OwnershipStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Vanessa Ng
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Vanessa Ng, Nationwide Children's Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155083
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00005069
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Descriptive Survey Study on Firearm Safety Practices, Attitudes, and Perceptions
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155083
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00005069
- Conditions
- Firearm Ownership
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Vanessa NgUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary objective of this study is to characterize firearm ownership, storage, accessibility, and safety practices. We will also assess perceptions, concerns, and education received on gun safety. This information will be collected through structured surveys given to caregivers.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Parents / Caregivers as Firearm Owner | – | Other: Survey using a questionnaire.Parents / caregivers of pediatric patients presenting for surgery stating they are firearm owners. |
| Parents / Caregivers as Non-Firearm Owner | – | Other: Survey using a questionnaire.Parents / caregivers of pediatric patients presenting for surgery stating they are not firearm owners. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Parents or legal guardians of patients presenting to NCH for any surgery or procedure.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Parent or legal guardian of patients presenting to NCH for any surgery or procedure.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Non legal guardians.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Survey using a questionnaire.REDCap Survey | Other | Parents / Caregivers as Firearm Owner, Parents / Caregivers as Non-Firearm Owner |
Primary outcome
Firearm Ownership
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
"Yes" or "No" when asked about firearm ownership.
Demographics
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Descriptive data related to demographics as calculated as frequencies and percentages.
3 secondary outcomes
Firearm storage
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Firearm accessibility
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Firearm safety practices
Time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Nov 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Firearm Ownership, run by Vanessa Ng at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Catherine Roth, MPH (614-722-2997, catherine.roth@nationwidechildrens.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Firearm Ownership (time frame: From enrollment to end of perioperative time.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Nov 2025.