The Study Participation Process

Volunteering for the Study of Gun Violence is a simple process that we believe you will find informative and rewarding. For completion of each follow-up survey, enrolled participants will receive a debit or gift card valued at $25.

The Study Participation Process – From Start to Finish

• Participants enter the emergency room from the community.

• Pre-Screening

  • Community Participants:

    • The study staff will call you to discuss the study details. They will briefly describe the expectations of the study and review the eligibility criteria. If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in moving forward, you will be scheduled for the next steps.

  • Hospital Participants:

    • All patients evaluated in the UMMC Emergency Department after an injury involving a firearm will be screened for enrollment by a trained provider within 6 hours of arrival. Within 72 hours, eligible participants will be approached for consent to participate.

• Phase 2: Baseline Exam (TBD)

• Phase 2: Follow-Up Visits (TBD)

  • Follow-up exams will take place about every 3, 6, and 12 months after you are enrolled in the study.

• Between Visits

  • The study staff are always available to take your calls between study visits if you have questions. Please feel free to contact us at 1-833-435-7147 or violenceresearch@umc.edu.