Digital Health Trial Opens: AI Chatbot Support for Family Caregivers of TBI, Dementia, and Huntington Disease Patients
247 Health News Editorial
·22 Apr 2026
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·clinical-trialsUniversity of Michigan researchers are testing an AI chatbot to support family caregivers of patients with TBI, dementia, and Huntington disease. The 8-week feasibility study targets high-burden caregivers using validated assessment tools.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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