Using AI Chatbots to Help Diabetic Patients
Official title: Exploring the Effectiveness of AI Generative Models for Diabetic Patients
Run by Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research · NCT05883072 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether AI chatbots can help people with diabetes by giving them useful information on diet, stress management, and weight control, and compares their experiences with and without human support.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 5, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 5, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05883072 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are diabetic and currently residing in Pakistan.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to consent or are not adults, such as infants, children, and teenagers, will 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 explores the effectiveness of generative AI chatbots in assisting diabetic patients by providing them with accurate information on diet, stress management, and weight control. With diabetes affecting millions globally and leading to serious complications, the research aims to evaluate patient interactions with AI chatbots, both with and without human support. Specialists will assess these interactions, and patient feedback will be collected to understand their experiences and perceptions of the chatbot assistance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could empower diabetic patients with better management tools and information, potentially reducing complications associated with diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of AI chatbots in healthcare is a growing field, this specific application for diabetic patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Present physically in Pakistan * Adults (18 years or older) * Diabetic Patient Exclusion Criteria: * Adults unable to consent * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) * Prisoners
Where it's running
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CDLE, PCSIR Lbas Complex
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ghulam Mustafa — Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- Study coordinator: Ghulam Mustafa
- Email: mustafabme@gmail.com
- Phone: +923322340395
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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.