Firearm InjuryNCT07223970
Target Safety: a Collaboration of Firearm Retailers and Health Care to Address Suicide Prevention
A study testing Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training in people with Firearm Injury and Suicide Due to Use of Firearm, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of the study is to understand how culturally competent messaging on secure firearm storage and temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) is perceived and accepted by firearm owners. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Firearm Injury, Suicide Due to Use of Firearm
- What is being tested?
- Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 310 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2025to 30 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Gun store owners, firearm range owners, and healthcare providers in the greater Houston area
Who cannot join
- Non-English or Spanish speakers
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030
About this study
The purpose of the study is to understand how culturally competent messaging on secure firearm storage and temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) is perceived and accepted by firearm owners.
- Conditions
- Firearm Injury, Suicide Due to Use of Firearm
- Being tested
- Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training
- Keywords
- temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS).
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) trainingBehavioural
The intervention will consist of a brief conversation with the firearm owner, which will include asking about their planned storage practices, providing education on secure storage options, assessing their knowledge about TOHS, and providing subsequent education about TOHS. The intervention is designed to be brief and conversational, taking no more than 5 minutes. The conversation will be guided by a brochure developed by our expert team, and firearm owners will be directed to additional resources for further information
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Acceptability of TOHS education as assessed by the likert scale on the post educational survey
The survey will be reported categorically as Not at all, Slightly, Moderately, Very, and Extremely
Measured: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
Secondary outcomes (3)
Appropriateness of the intervention's venue (i.e., location for storage services) as assessed by the post educational survey
There are 3 questions and each is reported categorically as yes or no
Measured: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
Likelihood to talk to family and friends about TOHS as assessed the post educational survey
This is a 2 item questionnaire and each will be categorically reported as yes or no
Measured: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
Adoptability of TOHS by firearm owners as assessed by the likert scale on the post educational survey
This will be reported categorically as Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree or Strongly Agree
Measured: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Nov 2025
- Study start15 Aug 2025
- Primary completion30 Jan 2026
- Study completion30 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Firearm InjuryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 310 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sandra L. McKay, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Investigators
- Sandra McKay, MD, Principal investigator, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07223970
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HSC-MS-25-0401
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Oct 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Jun 2026
- 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 15 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Target Safety: a Collaboration of Firearm Retailers and Health Care to Address Suicide Prevention
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07223970
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HSC-MS-25-0401
- Conditions
- Firearm Injury, Suicide Due to Use of Firearm
- Keywords
- temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS).
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 310 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Nov 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 purpose of the study is to understand how culturally competent messaging on secure firearm storage and temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) is perceived and accepted by firearm owners.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training | Experimental | Behavioral: Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Gun store owners, firearm range owners, and healthcare providers in the greater Houston area
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Non-English or Spanish speakers
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) trainingThe intervention will consist of a brief conversation with the firearm owner, which will include asking about their planned storage practices, providing education on secure storage options, assessing their knowledge about TOHS, and providing subsequent education about TOHS. The intervention is designed to be brief and conversational, taking no more than 5 minutes. The conversation will be guided by a brochure developed by our expert team, and firearm owners will be directed to additional resources for further information | Behavioural | Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training |
Primary outcome
Acceptability of TOHS education as assessed by the likert scale on the post educational survey
Time frame: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
The survey will be reported categorically as Not at all, Slightly, Moderately, Very, and Extremely
3 secondary outcomes
Appropriateness of the intervention's venue (i.e., location for storage services) as assessed by the post educational survey
Time frame: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
Likelihood to talk to family and friends about TOHS as assessed the post educational survey
Time frame: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
Adoptability of TOHS by firearm owners as assessed by the likert scale on the post educational survey
Time frame: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sandra McKay, MD principal investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Temporary out-of-home storage (TOHS) training in people with Firearm Injury and Suicide Due to Use of Firearm, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jun 2026. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Acceptability of TOHS education as assessed by the likert scale on the post educational survey (time frame: post intervention (about 6 weeks after baseline)). 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 15 Jun 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.