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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1
UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital
Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States, 01752
2
UMass Memorial, University Campus
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 05145