Chatbot boosts mental health for refugee parents in jordan
NCT ID NCT07494786
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a chatbot called ParentText for Crisis, designed to support Palestinian caregivers living in a refugee camp in Jordan. The goal was to see if the chatbot could improve caregivers' mental health, encourage positive parenting, and reduce violence against children. About 198 adults who are parents or caregivers took part, and they used the chatbot on WhatsApp. The results help show how technology can offer mental health support in challenging settings.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 480 people
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
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Accepted
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Sanadak, a charity in Jordan, will collaborate with the camp to recruit a list of 250 participants. All N=250 individuals, who indicate interested in participating, will be randomised to the intervention or wait-list control arm. * Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (aged \>=18) * Parent or caregiver of \>=1 child * Living in Jerash Camp, Jerash, Jordan (a refugee camp for Palestinians from Gaza) * Have access to a phone with WhatsApp
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Jerash Camp
RECRUITINGJerash, Jordan
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