Chatbot-based Assistant to Improve Problem-solving Skills in Parents of Children With ASD

NCT06723301 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 202415
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate how a Chatbot-based assistant can improve problem-solving skills and coping strategies in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Feasibility of the C-PSST

  Feasibility will be assessed by 2 items modified from the Feasibility of Intervention Measure, and the semi-structured interview will be conducted immediately after the intervention. Barriers and facilitators to participant adherence and retention will be discussed to collect feedback. These 2 items will ask participants to evaluate that the Chatbot is implementable and easy to use via a 5-point Likert scale from completely disagree (1) to completely agree (5). The score range is 2 to 10 and higher scores indicate greater feasibility.

  After the intervention immediately

• Acceptability of the C-PSST

  Acceptability will be assessed through the following items: (i) the usage and repeated usage of the Chatbot by the participants in the trial indicated by logged user statistics; (ii) the number of times of login-errors and other login-problems. The higher usage and lower times of login-errors indicate greater acceptability

  After the intervention immediately

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Problem-solving skills

  Baseline and after the intervention immediately

• Stress

  Baseline and after the intervention immediately

• Depressive symptoms

  Baseline and after the intervention immediately

• Health Related Quality of life

  Baseline and after the intervention immediately

• Well-being

  Baseline and after the intervention immediately

Study Arms (1)

Chatbot group

EXPERIMENTAL

Use a specialized Chatbot designed to provide real-time guidance and support for ASD-related parenting challenges

Behavioral: Chatbot-base problem-solving skills training(PSST)

Interventions

Chatbot-base problem-solving skills training(PSST) BEHAVIORAL

The intervention incorporates eight sessions: Session 1 involves rapport building, understanding relevant personal and medical history, and introducing the Chatbot-based program and worksheet; Session 2 focuses on maintaining brightness and optimism when faced with a specific obstacle; Sessions 3-7 involve the continued application of problem-solving skills training(PSST) to identify problems and the promotion of problem-solving strategies and skills in vivo, including (a) identifying the problem, (b) determining the options, (c) evaluating and choosing the best option, (d) acting according to the best option, and (e) seeing if it works; and Session 8 involves a review of PSST principles and termination.

Chatbot group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• (i) providing long-term care for children with a diagnosis of ASD from a qualified clinician according to the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM-5), confirmed through the provision of written documentation by parents, (ii) who identified as the primary caregiver of the children with ASD, (iii) who are older than 18 years old, and (iv) who have the ability to communicate in and read Chinese.

You may not qualify if:

• (i) who attended other parent training programs at the same time, (ii) who declined to complete the three scheduled assessments, and (iii) who had a diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (such as schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder) or cognitive impairment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hong Kong Metropolitan University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Wendy Zhang

CONTACT

39702945; wwzhang@hkmu.edu.hk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 4, 2024
• First Posted: December 9, 2024
• Study Start: December 12, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2025
• Study Completion: May 31, 2025
• Last Updated: December 17, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Locations

HK (1)