DepressionNCT06423027
Nature-Oriented Chatbots on Older Adults' Mental Health
A study testing Nature-Oriented Chatbots in people with Depression and Loneliness, run by Taipei Medical University.
Trial summary
This study aims to explore the influence of nature-oriented chatbots on the mental health of older adults residing alone. Leveraging the therapeutic potential of nature exposure and the interactive capabilities of chatbot technology, our research seeks to investigate whether engaging with nature-oriented chatbots can… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Depression, Loneliness, Happiness
- What is being tested?
- Nature-Oriented Chatbots
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- May 2024to Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 to 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals aged 60 years and above who live alone.
- Regular users of smartphones, with internet access, and proficient in using LINE.
- Individuals who consent to participate in the study and sign the consent form.
- Capable of understanding interactive messages and the content of pre- and post-test questionnaires.
Who cannot join
- Individuals without smartphones, internet access, or not using LINE.
- Diagnosed with sensory impairments.
- Diagnosed with mental illnesses requiring continuous treatment.
About this study
Official title: Exploring the Influence of Nature-Oriented Chatbots on the Mental Health of Older Adults Living Alone
This study aims to explore the influence of nature-oriented chatbots on the mental health of older adults residing alone. Leveraging the therapeutic potential of nature exposure and the interactive capabilities of chatbot technology, our research seeks to investigate whether engaging with nature-oriented chatbots can mitigate feelings of depression, and loneliness while enhancing overall psychological well-being and quality of life. Through a combination of experimental interventions and psychological assessments, the investigators will assess the impact of nature-oriented chatbots on participants' mental health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Depression, Loneliness, Happiness, Connection With Nature, Anxiety
- Being tested
- Nature-Oriented Chatbots
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nature-Oriented ChatbotsBehavioural
Nature-oriented chatbots are an intervention with nature-based video delivered by self-developed chatbots
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
| Experiment | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Nature-Oriented Chatbots |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Depression
The Geriatric Depression Scale
Measured: up to 8 weeks
loneliness
UCLA loneliness (ULS-8)
Measured: up to 8 weeks
happiness
Well-being of Older People measure (WOOP)
Measured: up to 8 weeks
connection with nature
Connectedness with nature scale (CNS）
Measured: up to 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 May 2024
- Study startMay 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DepressionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Taipei Medical UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06423027
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- N202403042
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 8 May 2024
- Last updated
- 21 May 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 May 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring the Influence of Nature-Oriented Chatbots on the Mental Health of Older Adults Living Alone
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06423027
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- N202403042
- Conditions
- Depression, Loneliness, Happiness, Connection With Nature, Anxiety
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Taipei Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 May 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to explore the influence of nature-oriented chatbots on the mental health of older adults residing alone. Leveraging the therapeutic potential of nature exposure and the interactive capabilities of chatbot technology, our research seeks to investigate whether engaging with nature-oriented chatbots can mitigate feelings of depression, and loneliness while enhancing overall psychological well-being and quality of life. Through a combination of experimental interventions and psychological assessments, the investigators will assess the impact of nature-oriented chatbots on participants' mental health outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | – |
| Experiment | Experimental | Behavioral: Nature-Oriented Chatbots |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Individuals aged 60 years and above who live alone.
- Regular users of smartphones, with internet access, and proficient in using LINE.
- Individuals who consent to participate in the study and sign the consent form.
- Capable of understanding interactive messages and the content of pre- and post-test questionnaires.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals without smartphones, internet access, or not using LINE.
- Diagnosed with sensory impairments.
- Diagnosed with mental illnesses requiring continuous treatment.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Nature-Oriented ChatbotsNature-oriented chatbots are an intervention with nature-based video delivered by self-developed chatbots | Behavioural | Experiment |
Primary outcome
Depression
Time frame: up to 8 weeks
The Geriatric Depression Scale
loneliness
Time frame: up to 8 weeks
UCLA loneliness (ULS-8)
happiness
Time frame: up to 8 weeks
Well-being of Older People measure (WOOP)
connection with nature
Time frame: up to 8 weeks
Connectedness with nature scale (CNS）
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 May 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nature-Oriented Chatbots in people with Depression and Loneliness, run by Taipei Medical University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 May 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Depression (time frame: up to 8 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 May 2024.