Chatbot therapy for teens with scoliosis and stress
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a chatbot can help teenagers with scoliosis who are feeling anxious, down, or stressed. If you're a teen with scoliosis and mild to moderate emotional struggles, this might be a way to get support from your phone.
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Who can take part
- You have scoliosis with a curve of more than 10 degrees (Cobb angle).
- You feel mildly to moderately depressed, anxious, or stressed (like scoring 7-13 on a depression scale).
- You are between 10 and 18 years old.
- You can speak Cantonese and read traditional Chinese characters.
- You have a smartphone and know how to use it well.
- You are not currently in another talk therapy, not waiting for or recovering from scoliosis surgery, and not having thoughts of harming yourself.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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