Improving health communication in nursing homes using AI technology
Official title: The Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence Family Involvement Generative Agent (AIFIGA) Program on Nursing Home Nursing Staff and Family and Residents'Health
Run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT06574438 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new AI program to see if it can help nursing home staff, residents, and their families communicate better and improve health outcomes after COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hsinchu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 24, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06574438 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include nursing home residents aged 60 and older, their family caregivers aged 20 and above, and nursing staff who can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not meet the age or communication criteria, or those with severe cognitive impairments (MMSE score below the specified thresholds), may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Artificial Intelligence Family Involvement Generative Agent (AIFIGA) program designed to enhance communication between nursing staff, residents, and their families in nursing homes. Over 18 months, the program will be developed using a mixed methods approach, incorporating observations and interviews to understand communication needs post-COVID-19. The AIFIGA program aims to facilitate real-time, interactive communication to improve health outcomes for all parties involved.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the health and well-being of nursing home residents and enhance the support provided by their families and nursing staff.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of AI in healthcare communication is emerging, this specific approach has not been widely tested, making it a novel initiative.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All resident-caregiver pairs meeting the inclusion criteria will be invited to join the study. 1. residents aged ≥ 60 years, resident's family were aged equal or higher than 20 years. 2. both residents and family can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese 3. residents have a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score equal to or higher than 16 for residents with no formal education or higher than 24 for residents with at least a primary school education 4. both residents and family agree to participate 5. the family is a significant member of the resident, such as a caregiver. For nurses and nursing aides: 1. working in the selected nursing home who agree to participate in our program. 2. aged equal or higher than 20 years. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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Catholic Mercy Hospital Attached Nursing Home
Hsinchu, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hsiu Hsin Tsai, PhD
- Email: kitty@mail.cgu.edu.tw
- Phone: 032118800
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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.