Geneva, May 16 -- International Clinical Trials Registry received information related to the study (ISRCTN61075527) titled 'Testing an AI emotional support companion for university students' psychological wellbeing and mental health' on May 12 2025.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: A three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial (Prevention, Treatment)

Primary Sponsor: Reichman University

Condition: Anxiety, Depression, Psychological Distress, PTSD Symptoms, Substance Use Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Intervention: Experiment 1:The study comprises three arms:1. Kai AI Companion (Experimental): Participants will use Kai, a digital AI companion, daily for three months. Kai offers empathetic, affirming, and non-judg...