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

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.

Conditions

Binge Drinking, Suicidal Ideation

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Study overview

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.

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

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

Condition
Binge Drinking
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Worcester

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

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Emergency department admission for alcohol- or suicide-related reason
  • * aged 18-29
  • * speak, read, and understand English
  • * binge drinking and alcohol use problems in the past month
  • * active suicidal ideation in the past month
  • * owning and having access to a personal smartphone
  • * severe cognitive delay, active psychosis, or heavy intoxication that precludes research participation
  • * 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
  • * under arrest or a prisoner/inmate
  • * not interested or are unwilling to use an avatar-guided digital intervention

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 29 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Massachusetts, Worcester,

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

Study Record Dates

2025-03-31