A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Chatbot Use in Older Adults for Lifestyle Change

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a smartphone-delivered AI-based chatbot in promoting healthy dietary behavior and physical activity participation among older adults.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

aged 65 or above.

are community-dwelling.

are proficient in Mandarin.

have an Internet connection.

Disqualifiers

have any neurocognitive disorders.

are unable to engage in moderate-intensity level of physical activity due to a preexisting medical condition.

live with another participant who will participate in this study.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • A chatbot-based intervention

    Other intervention

    A smartphone-delivered AI-based chatbot program designed to provide personalized physical activity and dietary recommendations

Treatment groups

84 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Chatbot-based interventionExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: WaitlistOther 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

The acceptance of the chatbot among older adults, as measured by a 14-item simplified version of the Senior Technology Acceptance Model questionnaire

The 14-item questionnaire uses a 10-point Likert scale, ranging from 0 (strongly disagree, very poor, very uneasy, and very unsatisfied) to 10 (strongly agree, very good, very easy, and very satisfied)

Time frame
End of study (2 months)
2

The Usability of the chatbot, as measured by the System Usability Scale

The System Usability Scale (SUS) is a 10-item Likert scale questionnaire. The result of this survey is called SUS score, which ranges from 0 to 100 and provides information about overall customer satisfaction and usability. A higher score indicates better usability, while a lower score may suggest usability issues.

Time frame
End of study (2 months)
3

The user experience, as measured by 10 open-ended questions

A qualitative interview will be provided to the participants for asking their experience in using chatbot.

Time frame
End of study (2 months)

Secondary outcomes

1

Change of dietary behavior, as measured by the intake of fruits and vegetables over the last seven days

We will ask them the amount of fruit and vegetable intake at baseline and end of study.

Time frame
Baseline, end of study (2 months)
2

Change of walking, as measured by the Community Health Activities Model Program for Seniors questionnaire

The Community Health Activities Model Program for Seniors questionnaires (CHAMPS-Q) measures weekly frequency and duration of walking

Time frame
Baseline, end of study (2 months)
3

Change of total activity and moderate and more vigorous physical activity variables, as measured by the CHAMPS-Q

The CHAMPS-Q measures weekly frequency and duration of a variety of lifestyle physical activities

Time frame
Baseline, end of study (2 months)
4

Change of quality of life, as measured by the Hong Kong Quality of Life for Older Persons Scale

The Hong Kong Quality of Life for Older Persons Scale (HKQoLOCP) comprises a total of 21 items that can be categorized into different domains: subjective well-being, consisting of 4 items; health, comprising 5 items; interpersonal relationships, including 6 items; achievement-recognition, with 4 items; and finance and living conditions (1 item each)

Time frame
Baseline, end of study (2 months)

Other outcomes

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