CompletedNot Applicable

Pilot Evaluation of Digital Peer-Support Intervention for College Students

United States102 participantsStarted 2025-09-16

Plain-language summary

This pilot study aims to explore the feasibility, acceptability, usability, and preliminary efficacy of the Be There Certificate (BTC) program, a digital mental health literacy and peer support intervention among college students living in shared housing. This study addresses the growing need for scalable, skills-based mental health interventions that empower young adults to support one another in their everyday environments. In particular, the study seeks to understand whether students can complete and engage with the BTC content and how they apply these skills in real-life peer interactions. Through quantitative and qualitative methods, the study will examine changes in mental health knowledge, attitudes, and peer-support behaviors among students who complete the BTC program, and explore the lived experiences of those who provided and those who received support post-intervention

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at one of the two participating universities * Live in shared housing (e.g., dormitory) * Be able to read and understand English * Be willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Has previously completed the program * Is unable or unwilling to complete the study activities (e.g., online modules, surveys, or interviews)

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

Percentage of participants in the intervention group who complete the intervention- Feasibility

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, Day 1

Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, Day 1

System Usability Scale (SUS)

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07460635

SponsorYale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-26

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Percentage of participants in the intervention group who complete the intervention- Feasibility

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, Day 1

Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, Day 1

System Usability Scale (SUS)

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, Day 1