Nature-Oriented Chatbots on Older Adults' Mental Health

NCT06423027 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: N202403042
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief 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 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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Depression

  The Geriatric Depression Scale

  up to 8 weeks

• loneliness

  UCLA loneliness (ULS-8)

  up to 8 weeks

• happiness

  Well-being of Older People measure (WOOP)

  up to 8 weeks

• connection with nature

  Connectedness with nature scale (CNS）

  up to 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Experiment

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Nature-Oriented Chatbots

Interventions

Nature-Oriented Chatbots BEHAVIORAL

Nature-oriented chatbots are an intervention with nature-based video delivered by self-developed chatbots

Experiment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals without smartphones, internet access, or not using LINE.
• Diagnosed with sensory impairments.
• Diagnosed with mental illnesses requiring continuous treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Taipei Medical University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 8, 2024
• First Posted: May 21, 2024
• Study Start: May 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2024
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: May 21, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04