NCT07526532

Brief Summary

The investigators are testing whether different communication methods including use of technology can affect relationship satisfaction and well-being in a parent-child relationship. We believe that those who regularly use a chatbot with communication will improve relationship satisfaction in their familial relationship.

Trial Health

65
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
7mo left

Started Nov 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 6, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 13, 2026

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2026

Expected
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2027

3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2027

Last Updated

August 26, 2026

Status Verified

August 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

April 6, 2026

Last Update Submit

August 24, 2026

Conditions

Parent Child Relationship

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Parent Child Communication Scale

    5-point scale that describes relationship or interactions with child/parent. 20 questions. Score ranges from 20-100. Higher score indicates healthier communication.

    Baseline, 4-weeks

Study Arms (2)

Chatbot

EXPERIMENTAL

Will be asked to use an AI chatbot like chatgpt when they are having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child

Behavioral: Chatbot

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Will be asked to try and take a step back/break before having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child

Behavioral: Control

Interventions

ChatbotBEHAVIORAL

Will be asked to use an AI chatbot like chatgpt when they are having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child

Chatbot
ControlBEHAVIORAL

Will be asked to try and take a step back/break before having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child

Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age12 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adult in parent-child pair:
  • Are 18+
  • Live in the US
  • Are a parent-child pair (both parent and child must be in the study to be eligible)
  • Are comfortable with digital tools and can access ChatGPT
  • Child in parent-child pair:
  • Are 12-17
  • Live in the US
  • Are a parent-child pair (both parent and child must be in the study to be eligible)
  • Are comfortable with digital tools and can access ChatGPT

You may not qualify if:

  • Non-English speaker

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Central Study Contacts

Staff Research Associate

CONTACT

(949) 522-9165hopestudy@hs.uci.edu

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 6, 2026

First Posted

April 13, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

November 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2027

Last Updated

August 26, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share