Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (London)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 5, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT07551986 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

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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

  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.