AI Chatbot support for family caregivers of adults with TBI, dementia, or Huntington disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study tests an AI-powered chatbot on a mobile app to see if it is feasible and acceptable for caregivers. Caregivers will use the app for eight weeks, with four weeks focused on physical health support and four weeks on mental health support. Participants will complete surveys at midpoint and end, and will take part in a semi-structured interview about their experience using the chatbot.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria (care partner)

* Age 18 years or older
* Able to independently provide informed consent
* Able to read, speak, and understand English
* Have an Apple (iOS) smartphone, tablet, or laptop, have access to the internet and text messages, and be willing to use these resources for the study, including downloading and using the AI chatbot app (Earkick)
* Be caring for and adult with a medically documented diagnosis of TBI, dementia or Huntington disease (HD)
* Provide emotional, physical, and/or financial support/assistance to the individual with the TBI, dementia, or HD, indicating a response per protocol
* Indicate high levels of caregiver burden, confirmed using the 12-item Zarit Burden questionnaire (scores must be ≥20)
* Willing to complete all study assessments for the duration of their study participation

Inclusion Criteria (care recipient):

* Age 18 years or older
* Have a medically documented diagnosis of TBI, dementia or Huntington disease as noted per protocol

Exclusion Criteria (care partner)

* Anyone not meeting inclusion criteria above
* Professional, paid caregivers
* Anyone at the discretion of the Principal investigator (PI) that would be a preclusion of safe or meaningful participation

Exclusion Criteria (care recipient):

* Anyone not meeting inclusion criteria
* Lives in a care facility (assisted living, nursing home) or is bedbound

Where it's running

• University of Michigan
  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Noelle Carlozzi, PhD — University of Michigan
• Study coordinator: Christopher Graves
• Email: gravesch@med.umich.edu
• Phone: 734-764-7004

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.