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NCT Number: NCT07526532

Family Relationship Help

The investigators are testing whether different communication methods including use of technology can affect relationship satisfaction and well-being in a parent-child relationship. We believe that those who regularly use a chatbot with communication will improve relationship satisfaction in their familial relationship.

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Key information

Conditions

Parent Child Relationship

Age range

12 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Participants will be randomized into one of two groups and will meet online with the study team for instructions. Group 1 will be asked to use an AI chatbot when they are having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child. Group 2 will be asked to try and take a step back/break before having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child. The intervention group will be encouraged to use the chatbot at least once a week while the control group will be encouraged to take a step back at least once a week. At the end of the 4 weeks participants will receive a follow-up survey.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adult in parent-child pair:

  • Are 18+
  • Live in the US
  • Are a parent-child pair (both parent and child must be in the study to be eligible)
  • Are comfortable with digital tools and can access ChatGPT

Child in parent-child pair:

  • Are 12-17
  • Live in the US
  • Are a parent-child pair (both parent and child must be in the study to be eligible)
  • Are comfortable with digital tools and can access ChatGPT

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-English speaker

Treatment and study plan

Chatbot

Behavioral

Will be asked to use an AI chatbot like chatgpt when they are having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child

Control

Behavioral

Will be asked to try and take a step back/break before having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child

Primary outcomes

  1. Parent Child Communication Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 4-weeks

    5-point scale that describes relationship or interactions with child/parent. 20 questions. Score ranges from 20-100. Higher score indicates healthier communication.

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Irvine

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Apr 13, 2026
Registry last updated
Aug 26, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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