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Evaluating the Impact AI Avatar-led Mental Health Interventions for Keeping Employees in Work
Led by University of Roehampton · Updated on 2026-02-27
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
38 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will examine whether an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar-led mental health programme can help employees experiencing symptoms of depression. The programme delivers structured, self-guided psychological support over several short sessions that participants complete online over a period of several weeks. Approximately 50-80 adults will take part. Participants will be randomly assigned either to start the AI programme immediately or to continue with their usual support and access the programme later. All participants will complete questionnaires before and after the study period to assess changes in mood, anxiety, and work functioning. Some participants will also be invited to take part in brief interviews to share their experiences of using the programme. The aim of the study is to evaluate whether this AI-based intervention can improve mental health and workplace functioning, and to assess how acceptable and safe it is for use in a working population.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluating the Impact AI Avatar-led Mental Health Interventions for Keeping Employees in Work
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants currently experiencing symptoms of depression with a PHQ-9 score above 5
- Participants aged 18 years or older
- Participants must reside in the UK
You will not qualify if you...
- Participants with frequent thoughts of suicide or self-harm (scoring above 2 on Question 9 of PHQ-9)
- Participants currently receiving other forms of therapy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Roehampton
London, United Kingdom, SW15 4JD
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Research Team
L
Laura M Vowels, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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