Open Pilot Trial Evaluating an Avatar-Guided Intervention for Emerging Adults With Alcohol Use Pr… (NCT06595862) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Open Pilot Trial Evaluating an Avatar-Guided Intervention for Emerging Adults With Alcohol Use Problems and Suicide Risk
United States10 participantsStarted 2025-01-31
Plain-language 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 research protocols with emerging adults (18-29 year-olds) who present to the emergency department.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 29 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 Criteria:
* 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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Usability of the EA-Avatar digital intervention, defined by ratings on the System Usability Scale
Timeframe: 12 weeks
2
Feasibility of research protocols, defined as follow-up retention
Timeframe: 12 weeks
3
Feasibility of research protocols, defined as adherence to the ecological momentary assessment/daily diary protocol