RECRUITING

Open Pilot Trial Evaluating an Avatar-Guided Intervention for Emerging Adults With Alcohol Use Problems and Suicide Risk

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

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.

Official Title

Development and Evaluation of an Avatar-guided Mobile Health Intervention for Emerging Adults With Alcohol Misuse and Suicidality

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-09-11
Study Completion:2025-03-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06595862

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 29 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Emergency department admission for alcohol- or suicide-related reason
  2. * aged 18-29
  3. * speak, read, and understand English
  4. * binge drinking and alcohol use problems in the past month
  5. * active suicidal ideation in the past month
  6. * owning and having access to a personal smartphone
  1. * severe cognitive delay, active psychosis, or heavy intoxication that precludes research participation
  2. * at imminent safety risk and need to be on a 1:1 observation, in which case research may interfere with their clinical care in the emergency department
  3. * under arrest or a prisoner/inmate
  4. * not interested or are unwilling to use an avatar-guided digital intervention

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Lourah M Kelly, Ph.D.
CONTACT
508-948-8973
Lourah.Kelly@umassmed.edu

Principal Investigator

Lourah M. Kelly
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
UMass Worcester (UMass Chan Medical School)

Study Locations (Sites)

UMass Memorial, University Campus
Worcester, Massachusetts, 05145
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester

  • Lourah M. Kelly, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, UMass Worcester (UMass Chan Medical School)

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-09-11
Study Completion Date2025-03-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-09-11
Study Completion Date2025-03-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • alcohol
  • suicidal thoughts
  • open pilot trial

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Binge Drinking
  • Suicidal Ideation