Status:

RECRUITING

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

Lead Sponsor:

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Conditions:

Binge Drinking

Suicidal Ideation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-29 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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 res...

Detailed Description

This study is an open pilot usability trial with emerging adults presenting to the emergency department with binge drinking and suicidal thoughts. The main study aims are to test the usability of a ne...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

Exclusion

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 31 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 28 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06595862

Start Date

January 31 2025

End Date

February 28 2026

Last Update

October 21 2025

Active Locations (2)

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UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States, 01752

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UMass Memorial, University Campus

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 05145