Chatbot support program to improve well-being of caregivers of children with autism

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 interventional program uses a chatbot-based intervention offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University to support the mental well-being of primary caregivers of children with autism aged 6–11. Eligible caregivers must be 18 or older, able to read and communicate in Chinese, and provide documentation of their child’s clinician-diagnosed ASD. Participants will interact with the chatbot and complete questionnaires at three time points to measure changes in stress, mood, and coping. People with severe psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or recent participation in a similar psychological intervention are excluded.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* caregivers providing long-term care for the children with a diagnosis of ASD from a qualified clinician, confirmed through the provision of documentation by the parents;
* caregivers of primary-school-age child (6-11 years old) (this age range is selected because social and communication interaction of children with ASD may be progressively more awkward in this age range when the social demands become more prominent);
* caregivers who are over 18 years old;
* caregivers who have the ability to communicate and read in Chinese;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unwilling to complete the questionnaires at 3 time points;
* Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorder (such as schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder) or cognitive impairment;
* Participation of a similar psychological intervention within one year.

Where it's running

• Hong Kong Metropolitan University
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

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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.