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AI-Based Conversational Social Support for Older Adults With Heart Failure
Sponsor: Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Summary
This three-year study aims to investigate gender differences in social frailty and evaluate the effects of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based conversational social-support intervention among older adults with chronic heart failure (CHF). The study plans to enroll 300-500 adults aged 60 years or older from four Chang Gung Memorial Hospital branches in Taiwan. In the first phase, researchers will assess participants' clinical characteristics, sarcopenia, physical activity, and physical, psychological, and social frailty. The study will examine gender differences and identify factors associated with social frailty. In the second phase, 174 participants are planned to be assigned to three groups: an AI-based conversational social-support group, a community social participation group, and a control group. The AI group will engage in daily 15-30-minute app-based conversations, while the community group will be encouraged to participate in regular social activities. The control group will maintain routine activities. The third phase will assess longer-term changes in social frailty, emotional well-being, physical activity, and health outcomes, with follow-up assessments at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the intervention.
Official title: Gendered Psychosocial Pathways of Social Frailty in Older Adults With Heart Failure: A Longitudinal Study of an AI-Based Conversational Social-Support Intervention.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
174
Start Date
2025-11-05
Completion Date
2028-07-31
Last Updated
2026-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
AI-Based Conversational Social Support
Participants will receive an AI-based conversational social-support intervention delivered via a tablet. The intervention is designed to provide social interaction and support for older adults with heart failure.
Community Social Participation
Participants will be encouraged to attend regular community social activities to enhance social interaction, with continued care and follow-up by telephone.
Locations (2)
New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital (Built and Operated by Chang Gung Medical Foundation)
New Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou
Taoyuan, Taoyuan City, Taiwan