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Official title Preliminary Trial of an Avatar Guided Digital Intervention for Emerging Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07418047
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a novel digital avatar (virtual coach) support program can help emerging adults ages 18-29 who present to the emergency department with suicidal thoughts and alcohol misuse (EA-Avatar). The study also aims to learn whether people find the program easy to use and whether daily surveys and the study design are able to be completed by the majority of emerging adult participants.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 29
You may be able to join if
- (1) emergency department admission for alcohol- or suicide-related reason since turning 18, OR treated for incidental suicide risk in the emergency...
- (2) aged 18-29
- (3) speak, read, and understand English
- (4) binge drinking in the past month OR alcohol use problems (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test score \> 5)
- (5) active suicidal ideation in the past month
You likely can't join if
- (1) severe cognitive delay, active psychosis, or heavy intoxication that precludes research participation
- (2) imminent safety risk and have been recently unsafe to themselves or others
- (3) prisoner or are under arrest
- (4) not interested or not willing to be assigned by chance to receive the avatar-guided digital intervention or safety plan app
- (5) under the care of a legal guardian
See the full eligibility criteria
- (1) emergency department admission for alcohol- or suicide-related reason since turning 18, OR treated for incidental suicide risk in the emergency department
- (2) aged 18-29
- (3) speak, read, and understand English
- (4) binge drinking in the past month OR alcohol use problems (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test score \> 5)
- (5) active suicidal ideation in the past month
- (6) owning and having access to a personal smartphone
- (7) willingness to be assigned by chance to an avatar guided intervention for alcohol use problems and suicidal thoughts OR a freely available suicide safety planning app
- (8) for remote MyChart-based recruitment only, have MyChart activated
- (1) severe cognitive delay, active psychosis, or heavy intoxication that precludes research participation
- (2) imminent safety risk and have been recently unsafe to themselves or others
- (3) prisoner or are under arrest
- (4) not interested or not willing to be assigned by chance to receive the avatar-guided digital intervention or safety plan app
- (5) under the care of a legal guardian
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
- Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 29 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States; Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.