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A Persian AI-Based CBT Chatbot and Voice Analysis System for Managing Perceived Stress
Sponsor: Hamid Reza Marateb
Summary
This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate a Persian-language artificial intelligence (AI)-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) chatbot designed to support adults in managing perceived stress. A total of 120 adults will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: an AI-based CBT chatbot intervention, active mental health educational content, or a waitlist control. The intervention period will last 14 days. The study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and preliminary effectiveness of the AI-based CBT chatbot for perceived stress management. As a separate research component, voice recordings will be collected from participants at baseline and at the end of the study. These recordings will be used solely as research data to train and evaluate an artificial intelligence model for stress detection. The voice-based model will not be used to guide, modify, personalize, or influence the study intervention, chatbot responses, participant allocation, or clinical decision-making during this trial.
Official title: Design and Evaluation of an Intelligent Mental Health System Based on Voice Analysis and an Empathetic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Chatbot for Perceived Stress Management: A Three-Arm Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-10-05
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2026-09-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Persian AI-Based CBT Chatbot
A Persian-language artificial intelligence-based conversational intervention designed to provide structured support based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles for adults with mild to moderate perceived stress. The chatbot delivers interactive CBT-based exercises, including psychoeducation, identification and restructuring of maladaptive thoughts, coping strategies, behavioral techniques, and stress-management exercises. The intervention is delivered during a 14-day period and incorporates predefined safety guardrails and crisis-management procedures.
Active Mental Health Content
Structured, non-adaptive mental health and stress-management educational content provided during the study period. The content is designed to provide general psychoeducation and stress-management support without personalized AI-generated dialogue or adaptive CBT interaction.
Locations (1)
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran