Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

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 range18 Years – 29 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Usability of the EA-Avatar digital intervention, defined by ratings on the System Usability Scale

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Feasibility of research protocols, defined as follow-up retention

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Feasibility of research protocols, defined as adherence to the ecological momentary assessment/daily diary protocol

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06595862

SponsorUniversity of Massachusetts, Worcester

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-31

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