Using a social media chatbot to educate older adults about physical activity
Exploring the Effectiveness of Applying Social Media Chatbot for Providing Real-Time Feedback on Physical Activity Education for Older Adults
This study is testing whether a social media chatbot can help older adults, ages 60 to 85, learn about and increase their physical activity over an 8-week program.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 104 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06423040 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study utilizes a social media chatbot to deliver a multimedia health education program focused on physical activity for older adults. Participants, aged 60 to 85, engage in an 8-week intervention that includes daily interactions with the chatbot, which provides educational content, supportive messages, and real-time feedback. The study employs a cluster randomized design, recruiting participants from community care stations and activity centers in Taipei City. Data is collected through self-administered questionnaires assessing physical activity levels and self-efficacy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 60 to 85 living in Taipei City who are capable of using smartphones and understand Chinese.
Not a fit: Patients who are advised against exercising or have severe cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairments, or disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance physical activity levels and self-efficacy among older adults, promoting healthier aging.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using technology for health education, but the specific use of a social media chatbot for this demographic is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Persons aged 60 to 85 years old living in Taipei City, healthy or with chronic conditions 2. Those who can listen, read and write Chinese 3. Those who have used smartphones in the past month and can use Line social software 4. Those who voluntarily participate in this study, can understand the research content after explanation and explanation, and sign the subject consent form Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those who are advised by a doctor not to exercise 2. Those who must exercise under the supervision of medical personnel 3. Patients with severe cardiovascular disease 4. Anyone with disability or cognitive impairment 5. Persons living in long-term care institutions
Where this trial is running
Taipei City
- Taipei Medical University — Taipei City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hsin-Yen Dr. Yen, PhD
- Email: kenji@tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-2736-1661
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.