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Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Summary
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
Official title: A Brief Fear of Uncertainty-Focused Intervention as an Adjunct to Lethal Means Counseling
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-06-26
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2026-02-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Lethal Means Counseling (LMC)
The research interventionist uses a guiding approach to identify methods for secure firearm storage and reflects the participant's reasons for and against secure firearm storage, with a particular focus on the service member's verbalized reasons for wanting to adopt or use the identified storage methods.
CBT for Uncertainty - Enhanced (CUE)
CUE consists of a 1-hour manualized intervention that uses interactive content to enhance participant learning of critical intervention components. The session includes (1) psychoeducation regarding the role of IU in exacerbating anxiety/mood sensations, (2) practice identifying and challenging maladaptive thoughts about uncertainty and accompanying distress, and (3) behavioral activities to challenge participants' capacity to handle uncertainty.
Locations (1)
Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Columbus, Ohio, United States