AI-based communication practice with stories from real people for pediatric nursing students
Official title: Pediatric Nursing Education Integrating AI-Based Communication Simulation and Human Library Narratives: Evaluating Effects on Students' Communication, Empathy, and Emotion Regulation
Run by National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan · NCT07637461 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at helping nursing students test a new teaching method that uses AI conversation simulations plus real-person narratives to improve clinical communication, empathy, and emotion regulation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07637461 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 18+ who have completed Anatomy, Physical Examination, Basic Nursing, and a clinical internship, and who are willing to participate and complete questionnaires.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not respond to the training or who do not engage with the AI simulations may not experience noticeable benefits in skills or emotional regulation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study develops and tests a pediatric nursing teaching model that combines AI-based communication simulation with human library narratives. It will evaluate whether the approach improves students’ clinical communication skills, empathy, and emotion regulation compared with traditional teaching. The study also explores students’ learning experiences and perceptions to identify areas for improvement. Participants are nursing students who have completed core nursing coursework and consent to participate. The intervention integrates AI-simulated patient interactions with narratives from human library speakers, alongside conventional pediatric nursing instruction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may communicate more effectively with patients and families and manage their own emotions better in pediatric care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests immersive, interactive training can improve clinical communication and empathy, though combining AI simulations with human narratives is a novel approach in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older 2. Must have completed required nursing courses including Anatomy, Physical Examination and Assessment (with Laboratory), and Basic Nursing (with Internship) 3. Must be willing to participate in the research and agree to complete the relevant questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with mental illness or cognitive impairment that may affect their participation in the research or the reliability of the data
Where it's running
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National defense medical university
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hsiang-Yun Lan, Asst. Prof. — National Defense Medical University
- Study coordinator: Hsiang-Yun Yun Lan, Associate. Prof.
- Email: shinnylan@gmail.com
- Phone: 87923100
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.