U.S., May 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06992180) titled 'Generative Artificial Intelligence Intervention and Individual Psychological Counseling on Emotional Distress in Young Adults' on May 18.

Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI-based mental health chatbot, Emohaa, in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and academic burnout among young adults experiencing emotional distress. A total of 222 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) AI chatbot intervention, (2) traditional counseling, or (3) waitlist control. The study spans six time points from baseline through one-month follow-up. Primary and...