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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Auburn University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Auburn, Alabama) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | May 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05285111 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
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, United States Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.