NCT07458997Not yet recruiting
Usability Evaluation of Gen AI-based Nutrition Chatbot for Pregnant Women
Usability Evaluation of Gen AI-based Nutrition Chatbot for Pregnant Women: A Pilot Quasi-experimental Study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 23 Oct 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Background: Pregnancy imposes significant physical demands, with complications like gestational diabetes (GDM) and pre-eclampsia posing serious risks. Nutrition is crucial for mitigation, but accessing reliable guidance remains challenging. This study evaluates the feasibility of an AI chatbot providing nutritional guidance for managing these conditions. Methods: In a quasi-experimental design, 100 pregnant women will self-select into either the intervention group (n=50, using an AI chatbot) or control group (n=50, receiving standard care). The primary outcome is usability measured by the System Usability Scale (SUS) at 12 weeks, with an expected mean difference of ≥13 points. Secondary outcomes include technology acceptance (Technology Acceptance Model), user engagement, information accuracy, and changes in dietary knowledge/behaviors. Quantitative data will be analyzed using intention-to-treat and t-tests. Semi-structured interviews with 20 participants will explore user experiences through thematic analysis. Expected Results: The AI chatbot is anticipated to demonstrate superior usability and high user acceptance (TAM \>5.0/7), with improvements in dietary knowledge and behavior. Qualitative findings will provide insights into benefits, barriers, and engagement factors. Conclusion: This study will establish an evidence base on AI chatbot feasibility and acceptance for prenatal nutrition, informing tool optimization and future large-scale trials.
- Status (registry)
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 100 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 24 Feb 2026
- Start date
- 1 Dec 2026
- Primary completion date
- 31 Aug 2027
- Lead sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- NCT number
- NCT07458997
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 100
- From 1 Dec 2026 to the primary completion date, 31 Aug 2027
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Other illness
- Severe mental health conditions that may impair technology use or ability to provide informed consent
Other
- Current enrollment in other nutrition intervention studies
Who the study is looking for
- Pregnant women aged 18 years or older
- Able to provide informed consent in the study language
- Own a smartphone with internet access and the WeChat application
Age in the registry: 18 years to - · Sex: Female · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Hong Kong | Hong Kong SAR China | Unknown status |
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