AI chatbot to counter vaccine misinformation for parents in Europe
Official title: Building Cognitive Resilience to Vaccine Misinformation Using Conversational AI: Evidence From a Multi-Country European Randomised Trial
Run by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine · NCT07551986 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A chatbot-led program tests whether AI can help parents spot true vaccine information and resist misinformation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 5, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07551986 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are parents or caregivers of children under 18 in the UK, Netherlands, Croatia, Latvia, or Slovakia with reliable internet access.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who are not caregivers or lack internet access may not benefit from the intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional trial in five European countries tests an AI-driven chatbot designed to counter cognitive biases related to childhood vaccines. Participants are randomized to receive either the chatbot or standard informational materials, and complete a large survey to measure vaccine attitudes, confidence, trust, and information exposure. The primary outcome is the ability of parents to distinguish true from false statements about vaccines. The study scales a prior single-country effort to 5,000 participants to assess engagement, behavioral responses, and system performance across diverse settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could provide a scalable tool to improve parental vaccine confidence and reduce the spread of misinformation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous country-level work suggested potential benefits, and this multi-country trial aims to confirm effectiveness at scale.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parents or caregivers with children under 18 years old in the five target countries (UK, Netherlands, Croatia, Latvia, and Slovakia); and * Those who have regular access to a digital device and the internet Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who do not meet the inclusion criteria.
Where it's running
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leesa Lin, PhD — London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Study coordinator: Leesa Lin, PhD
- Email: Leesa.Lin@lshtm.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)20 7636 8636
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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.