Can a chatbot ease anxiety before brain surgery?
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This study tests a chatbot called NeuroBot to see if it can help reduce anxiety in people scheduled for brain or spine blood-vessel surgery. If you join, you'll use the chatbot before your procedure to get support and information.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a planned (non-emergency) surgery on the blood vessels of your brain or spine.
- You can understand and read Chinese.
- You have a smartphone, tablet, or similar device that connects to the internet.
- You have not used a health chatbot in the last 3 months.
- You have not had any prior surgery on the blood vessels of your brain or spine.
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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