Motivational Evaluation and Intervention With Co-Adapt Application for Healthy Ageing

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Self Efficacy; Motivation
• Interventions: Behavioral: SDT; Device: APP + CA

• Registration Number: NCT05116553
• Lead Sponsor: Idego srl

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to identify effective methodologies to help people to improve their awareness of change, motivation, self-confidence and self-efficacy, compliance in behavioral change and psychological well-being.

Detailed Description

Subjects involved will have the opportunity to partecipate in a two-weeks course: two SDT (Self Determination Theory) psychological interviews are scheduled (1 per week) to help the participant increase his motivation and awareness about the problem reported during the counseling session.

For this purpose, the use of an APP with a CA (Conversational Agent) will be implemented as a support to help people to identify one's thoughts and emotional states as well as increase their awareness about themselves.

Test will be administered at the beginning (T1) and at the end of the meetings (T2).

Participants will be randomly divided into one of two groups to understand whether APP and CA has a significant impact in increasing motivation and awareness of the need for a pathway with a professional.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-10-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-11-08
• Study Start: 2021-11-11
• Study First Posted: 2021-11-11
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-31
• Status Verified: 2022-01
• Study Completion: 2022-01-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-01-20
• Last Update Posted: 2022-01-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 74

Inclusion Criteria

• whitecollar
• a sufficient level of education to understand study procedures and be able to communicate with site personnel
• 50 to 70 years old

Exclusion Criteria

• current use of narcotics or other substances

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
SDT (MI)	SDT	This group will receive standard 2 SDT (Self Determination Theory) psychological interviews.
SDT (MI) + CA	APP + CA	This group will receive standard 2 SDT (Self Determination Theory) psychological interviews; moreover they will use an APP with a CA (Conversational Agent), an Artificial Intelligence.
SDT (MI) + CA	SDT	This group will receive standard 2 SDT (Self Determination Theory) psychological interviews; moreover they will use an APP with a CA (Conversational Agent), an Artificial Intelligence.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in levels of General Self-Efficacy Scale-10 (GSE-10)	Up to day 14	GSE-10 test is a validated test for the detection of general self efficacy. The total score ranges from 10 to 40. Higher scores mean better outcomes.
Change in levels of Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS)	Up to day 14	The BPNSFP-24 test is a validated test for the detection of the satisfaction and frustration of the primary needs: autonomy, relatedness and competence (according to SDT Theory). The total score ranges from 24 to 120. Higher scores mean better outcomes.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change of the scales contained in the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21)	Up to day 14	The DASS-21 test is a validated test for the detection of depression, anxiety and stress. The total score of each subscale ranges from 0 to 42. Higher scores mean worse outcomes.
Change in World Health Organisation-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5)	Up to day 14	The WHO-5 test is a validated test for the detection of psychological wellbeing. The total score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher scores mean better outcomes.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Idego srl; 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy