Can a chatbot help parents play and learn with their kids? malaysia study says maybe

NCT ID NCT07592351

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oxford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a parenting program called Naungan Kasih that uses a chatbot, in-person teacher sessions, and WhatsApp groups to help parents of 4-6 year olds in Malaysia play and learn with their children. 208 parents took part to see which combination of tools worked best. The goal was to improve positive parenting and child learning, while reducing abuse.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARENTTEXT + 1 IN-PERSON SESSION PARENTTEXT + 1 IN-PERSON SESSION + WHATSAPP SUPPORT PARENTTEXT + 2 IN-PERSON SESSIONS PARENTTEXT + 2 IN-PERSON SESSIONS + WHATSAPP SUPPORT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia