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Strengthening Connections for Youth Exposed to Violence

This study, called SCOPE, is looking at ways to help young people in Hartford who have been exposed to violence. It compares two approaches: Active Case Management, where a case manager helps families connect with community support and services after a hospital visit, and Treatment as usual, where families receive a list of community agencies. You might be able to join if you are between 8 and 17 years old, live in Hartford, and are accompanied by a parent or guardian who can give consent. The study aims to see if Active Case Management can reduce future violence exposure and increase resilience in these young people. The study plans to enroll 225 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study comparing two different approaches to support, with 225 planned participants.
What's involved
Participants will be assessed at baseline and then at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months to measure changes in violence exposure.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 12 months after starting the study.

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NCT06442046

Strengthening the Connections to Opportunities for Prevention Engagement

Recruiting
NAAges 8–17InterventionalPrevention
Kevin Borrup
~225 participants
Updated 2025-09-25 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Active Case ManagementTreatment as usual

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Change from baseline violence exposure at 12 months
Measured over Baseline and months 3, 6, 9, and 12

Conditions

Interpersonal Violence
Structural Violence

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NCT06442046

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Connecticut Children's

    Hartford, Connecticutno site contact published

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Study leadership

  • Kevin Borrup, DrPH · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Connecticut Children's

Who to contact

Sharon Smith, MD
[email protected]
8605459295
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

At least 8 years of age and not older than 17 years of age (until 18th birthday)
Hartford resident based on zip code of primary residence or parent report?
Accompanied by a parent or guardian who can provide consent
Capable of providing assent/consent
Able to provide consent in English or Spanish
Presenting at CT Children's during recruitment hours

Exclusion

Patients whose primary complaint is for behavioral health
Patients in Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) or police custody

What this trial measures

  • Change from baseline violence exposure at 12 monthsBaseline and months 3, 6, 9, and 12

    A reduction in exposure as measured using the Violence Prevention Emergency Tool (VPET) that provides a range from 0 to 21 with a 4 or more considered elevated.