The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the use of a large language model (LLM) in providing education and behavioral health coaching for individuals with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The goal of the LLM is to help user set or modify behavioral goals, provide education, or emotional support as needed by the participant. The primary outcome for this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using an AI-supported health coaching tool over a four-week period.
The study is supported by Dan Barry Trainee Research Program through the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Michigan Medicine.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
AI assisted health coaching using the LLM-driven chat functionality.
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Engagement with the AI chat feature
Engagement is measured through app analytics (It will be reported as the proportion of participants who use the chat feature.)
Time frame: Up to 4 weeks
Satisfaction with AI-generated health coaching
Satisfaction is self-reported on the mhealth satisfaction survey v 1. It is a 14-item survey with Likert like questions ranging from 1, strongly disagree to 5, strongly agree. Higher scores imply more satisfaction
Time frame: 4 weeks
Acceptability of RENEW
Assessed via focus groups
Time frame: 4 weeks
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