Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Program to enhance awareness of internal sensations in college students

Official title: Pilot of Reconnecting to Internal Sensations and Experiences in Undergraduates

Run by Auburn University · NCT05285111 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a program to help college students who have thought about suicide or struggle with feeling their body sensations, to see if it can improve their awareness of their feelings and overall mental health.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorAuburn University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Auburn, Alabama)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2021
Main results expectedMay 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 2, 2025
Trial IDNCT05285111 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are college students aged 18 or older with a history of suicidal ideation or low interoceptive awareness.

Probably not a fit

Patients under the age of 18 or those without a history of suicidal ideation or low interoception may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Project RISE is a randomized control trial designed to improve interoceptive awareness among college students with a history of suicidal ideation or low interoception. The intervention consists of four modules focusing on body awareness, emotional awareness, and self-care, while a comparator group engages in modules related to general health habits. Participants will be assessed through self-report measures, physiological tests, and implicit association tests to evaluate changes in interoception, eating pathology, and suicidality. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between interoception and mental health outcomes in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve mental health outcomes for college students by enhancing their awareness of internal sensations and reducing suicidal ideation.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar interventions focusing on interoception have shown promise in improving mental health outcomes in other populations.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Low interoceptive awareness
* History of suicidal ideation or attempt
* 18 or older

Exclusion Criteria:

\*Below the age of 18

Where it's running

  • Auburn University
    Auburn, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.