Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage

Description

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

Anxiety

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Study overview

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

A Brief Fear of Uncertainty-Focused Intervention as an Adjunct to Lethal Means Counseling

Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage

Condition
Anxiety
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43062

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * are currently serving in any Branch or Component of the U.S. military, or were discharged from the U.S. military within the past 90 days
  • * 18 years or older
  • * Intolerance of uncertainty scale-12 total score equal to or greater than 35 (i.e., one SD above the community mean)
  • * own at least one firearm located in their home or vehicle that is stored unlocked and loaded (i.e., not secure storage)
  • * are able to speak and understand the English language
  • * do not pass the Informed Decision Making Capacity (IDMC) screener, suggesting severe cognitive impairment
  • * have a psychiatric or medical condition that would prevent them from providing informed consent or from participating in the treatments (e.g., psychosis, mania, acute intoxication)
  • * no or limited access to an Android or Apple smartphone that is compatible with the EMA application

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Ohio State University,

Study Record Dates

2025-11