Open Pilot Trial Evaluating an Avatar-Guided Intervention for Emerging Adults With Alcohol Use Problems and Suicide Risk

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Binge Drinking, Suicidal Ideation

In brief

This study is an open pilot usability trial to test the 1) usability of a newly developed mobile health intervention to help manage suicidal ideation and alcohol use problems and 2) feasibility of research protocols with emerging adults (18-29 year-olds) who present to the emergency department.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06595862

Run by

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

People needed

10

Starts

2025-01-31

Expected to finish

2026-05-21

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 29. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between 18-29 years old
• Past month binge drinking OR score of 6 or greater on the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test
• Past month active suicidal ideation per clinical chart and confirmed via self-report
• Have a personal smartphone device with internet access
• Speak, read, and understand English

You may not qualify if…

• Severe cognitive delay, active psychosis, or heavy intoxication that would interfere with understanding the study
• Imminent safety risk requiring a 1:1 observation
• In police custody during emergency department visit
• Unwilling or not interested in using an avatar-directed intervention in addition to their usual emergency department care

Where it is running

• UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital — Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
• UMass Memorial, University Campus — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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