Development of a Chatbot-supported Personalized Exercise Program for Older Adults and Evaluation of Its Effects on Cognitive Functions
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 90
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Cognitive function
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to develop an artificial intelligence-based chatbot application to support exercise behavior in individuals aged 60 and over who do not regularly exercise, and to evaluate its effectiveness. In addition, the study aims to examine the effects of changes in exercise habits on the cognitive (mental) functions of older adults.
In this study, the impact of a chatbot-supported personalized exercise program on cognitive functions in older individuals will be evaluated. A total of 90 participants is planned for inclusion in this study.
If you agree to participate in this study, depending on the group you are assigned to, you may receive:
- An artificial intelligence-based chatbot program, along with educational materials about the importance of exercise, or
- Only educational materials (brochures) prepared by the researchers about the importance of exercise.
At the beginning of the study, you will be asked to complete a data collection form. The same form will also be administered at week 12 and week 24.
This form will include:
- Basic information such as your age and gender,
- Questions about your exercise habits,
- A brief test to assess your cognitive (mental) functions,
- Questions evaluating your level of physical activity. The study duration is 24 weeks, including 12 weeks of intervention and 12 weeks of follow-up.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 —（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Aged 65 years and older
- •Normal or mildly impaired cognitive status
- •Medical condition that does not prevent participation in physical activity
- •Ability to use a smartphone or tablet (for chatbot access)
- •Voluntary participation
排除标准
- •Moderate to severe dementia
- •Severe depression or serious psychiatric disorders
- •Acute cardiovascular risk
- •Communication difficulties due to significant hearing or visual impairment
- •Regular engagement in structured exercise within the past 6 months (participants in the maintenance phase of exercise behavior)
研究组 & 干预措施
Artificial intelligence-supported chatbot and educational brochure on the importance of exercise
Participants assigned to this arm will receive a combined digital and educational intervention designed to promote behavior change in physical activity. In addition to a standard researcher-developed informational brochure describing the health benefits of exercise, participants will have access to a chatbot supported by artificial intelligence technology.
The chatbot will provide:
- Interactive, on-demand communication regarding physical activity and exercise
- Personalized educational messages tailored to participant needs and engagement patterns
- Motivational support and behavioral prompts to encourage adherence to physical activity recommendations
The brochure will provide standardized, non-interactive information on:
- The importance and health benefits of regular exercise
- General physical activity recommendations This intervention arm differs from comparator arms by incorporating an interactive, adaptive, and continuous AI-based support system.
干预措施: Artificial intelligence-supported chatbot (Behavioral)
Control (Brochure Only) Group
Participants assigned to this arm will receive a standard researcher-developed informational brochure on the importance of exercise, but will not receive any digital or interactive intervention.
The brochure will provide standardized, non-interactive information on:
- The importance and health benefits of regular exercise
- General physical activity recommendations
In addition to receiving the brochure, participants will:
- Continue their usual daily activities and routine care
- Do not have access to the artificial intelligence-supported chatbot
- Not receive any personalized, interactive, or ongoing digital support or behavioral prompts during the study period This group differs from the experimental arm by receiving only static educational material, without any interactive or adaptive behavioral support system.
结局指标
主要结局
Cognitive function
时间窗: Day 0, 3. Month, 6. Month
Cognitive function will be assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), a standardized tool evaluating orientation, memory, attention, language, and visuospatial abilities. Higher scores indicate better cognitive performance.
次要结局
- Physical activity level(Day 0, 3. Month, 6. Month)
研究者
Makbule Neslişah Tan
Associate Professor
Dokuz Eylul University