Parent Child RelationshipNCT07526532
Family Relationship Help
A study testing Chatbot in people with Parent Child Relationship, run by University of California, Irvine.
Trial summary
The investigators are testing whether different communication methods including use of technology can affect relationship satisfaction and well-being in a parent-child relationship. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Parent Child Relationship
- What is being tested?
- Chatbot
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Nov 2026to Jun 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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:
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- 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
Who cannot join
- Non-English speaker
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
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.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Conditions
- Parent Child Relationship
- Being tested
- Chatbot, Control
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ChatbotBehavioural
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
ControlBehavioural
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
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Chatbot | Experimental | 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 Receives: Behavioral: Chatbot |
| Control | Active comparator | 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 Receives: Behavioral: Control |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Parent Child Communication Scale
5-point scale that describes relationship or interactions with child/parent. 20 questions. Score ranges from 20-100. Higher score indicates healthier communication.
Measured: Baseline, 4-weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study startNov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionMar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Parent Child RelationshipStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sean D Young, University of California, Irvine
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07526532
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00000189
- Other IDs
- 5R01MD019765-02
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Family Relationship Help
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07526532
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00000189
- Conditions
- Parent Child Relationship
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, IrvineUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
- Study start
- Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Chatbot | Experimental | Behavioral: ChatbotWill 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 | Active comparator | Behavioral: ControlWill be asked to try and take a step back/break before having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- 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
- Are 12-17
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Non-English speaker
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ChatbotWill 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 | Behavioural | Chatbot |
| ControlWill be asked to try and take a step back/break before having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child | Behavioural | Control |
Primary outcome
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.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Chatbot in people with Parent Child Relationship, run by University of California, Irvine.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Staff Research Associate ((949) 522-9165, hopestudy@hs.uci.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Parent Child Communication Scale (time frame: Baseline, 4-weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Aug 2026.