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A Relational Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot for App-Based Physical Activity Promotion

NCT05794308 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 140

Last updated 2023-09-13

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Summary

This study aims to empirically test the theoretical mechanisms of relational perceptions in the context of building and testing a relational artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for improving physical activity (PA) behaviors among a sedentary adult population in the U.S.

The aim of the study is to build and experimentally test relational capacities of AI chatbot in inducing positive human-AI relationship and leading to higher PA behavior change intention. During the 7-day intervention, the relational chatbot will educate participants on physical activity using 5 types of relational messages during a PA intervention including 1) social dialogue, 2) empathy, 3) self-disclosure, 4) meta-relational communication, and 5) humor. On the other hand, the non-relational chatbot will only deliver PA intervention messages, without relational cues. Relational chatbot condition will be compared to the non-relational chatbot condition to assess its effectiveness.

The objective of this study is to test the efficacy of the mobile app intervention leveraging chatbots in increasing participants' relationship perception and physical activity behavior change.

Conditions

  • Behavior, Health

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Non-Relational Chatbot Physical Activity Intervention

Mobile app-based intervention. Participants will engage in a daily chat with a physical activity promotion chatbot. The chatbot does not, or only minimally, provide relational behavioral cues. Participants will view their progress of daily step counts.

BEHAVIORAL

Relational Chatbot Physical Activity Intervention

Mobile app-based intervention. Participants will engage in a daily chat with a physical activity promotion chatbot. The chatbot provides relational behavioral cues. Participants will view their progress of daily step counts.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of California, Davis

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-04-05
Primary Completion
2024-10-01
Completion
2024-12-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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