Aurora: AI-Based Narrative Intervention to Support Emotional Well-Being in Clinical and Non-Clini… (NCT07494110) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Aurora: AI-Based Narrative Intervention to Support Emotional Well-Being in Clinical and Non-Clinical Populations
Spain55 participantsStarted 2026-02-12
Plain-language summary
Aurora is an interdisciplinary project evaluating a chatbot-mediated supportive care intervention designed to promote emotional expression, autobiographical meaning-making, identity processes, and emotional well-being through guided narrative reconstruction. The Aurora system provides a structured, person-centered storytelling process supported by generative AI and human facilitation. Under the supervision of a trained facilitator (licensed mental health professional), participants engage in guided reminiscence and storytelling sessions to co-create a personalized "life book." The chatbot is not a diagnostic or treatment tool; rather, it is intended to support emotional expression, narrative reconstruction, and recovery-oriented processes. The study includes three non-randomized arms implemented sequentially: (1) a single-session arm of healthy adults focused on acceptability, usability, and emotional safety; (2) a four-hour intervention arm of adults with DSM-5 diagnosed mental disorders in residential care; and (3) a four-hour intervention arm of healthy older adults aged 65 years and older. Quantitative outcomes assess affect, mental well-being, and recovery-related constructs. Additional measures include usability, satisfaction, and qualitative feedback. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is conducted in Arms 2 and 3.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
Arm 1: Healthy Adults (Single-Session Intervention)
Age 18 years or older at screening.
Sufficient ability to read and understand Spanish to follow study instructions and complete questionnaires.
Ability to engage in a brief guided interaction and complete self-report measures.
Able and willing to provide written informed consent.
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Arm 2: Adults with DSM-5 Diagnosed Mental Disorder in Residential Care (4-hour Intervention)
Age 18 years or older at screening.
Currently residing in a participating long-term mental health residential care facility and expected to remain there for the duration of the intervention and post-assessment period.
Documented diagnosis of a mental disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, confirmed by the treating clinician.
Minimal clinical stability at baseline, defined as all of the following:
Clinically stable in the judgment of the treating clinician.
No requirement for acute psychiatric hospitalization or crisis intervention in the previous 4 weeks.
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) score between 3 and 5 inclusive during the 4 weeks prior to enrollment, indicating relative clinical stability.
Sufficient ability to understand spoken and written Spanish to participate in study procedures.
Ability to engage in guided interaction and provide feedback.
Able and willing to provide informed consent; when applicable, provision of legal guardian consent plus participant assent.
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Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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.