U.S., Aug. 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07778758) titled 'VIPeerAgent for Adolescent Mental Health: A Three-Arm Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial' on Aug. 18.
Brief Summary: This three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VIPeerAgent, a virtual peer support agent, in improving mental health outcomes among adolescents and young adults aged 14-25 years experiencing psychological distress without a diagnosed mental disorder. Participants will be randomized to receive support from VIPeerAgent, a human peer mentor, or usual care. The study will assess whether VIPeerAgent is non-inferior to human peer support and superior to usual care in promoting me...