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A Domain-Specific Large Language Model–Based AI Agent for Reducing Depression and Anxiety in Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A Domain-Specific Large Language Model–Based AI Agent for Reducing Depression and Anxiety in Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120470
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-16
Start date
2026-03-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-23

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Conditions

None

Interventions

Experimental group:The intervention in this study involves an AI psychological support agent driven by a vertical-domain large language model, designed to provide athletes with continuous, personalize
Control group:Partici

Sponsors

Nanjing Sport Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The participants of this study were voluntary athletes. The inclusion criteria were as follows: 1. Age of 18 years or above; 2. Able to understand and read the relevant content of the study, and possess the basic ability to complete the questionnaire filling and use the intelligent psychological support tools; 3. Currently in the active stage and able to continuously participate in the research process during the study period; 4. Have basic communication skills and be able to independently make a decision on whether to participate in the study. The participants were not restricted by gender, ethnicity, educational level or economic status to ensure the fairness and representativeness of the sample source. This study did not involve vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, prisoners or individuals with mental disabilities. All participants were fully competent adults who could voluntarily participate after fully understanding the research content.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: To ensure the scientific nature of the research and the safety of the participants, those meeting any of the following conditions will not be included in the study: 1. Individuals under the age of 18; 2. Those with severe psychological or mental health issues and who are undergoing professional medical or psychological treatment; 3. Those who cannot complete the basic research procedures or cannot remain as participants during the study period; 4. Those who have significant difficulties understanding the research content or who cannot independently make an informed consent decision.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety;Depression;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality;Mental Health Service Needs;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXiaoxiao Dong

Nanjing Sport Institute

xiaox_dong@163.com+86 152 0526 0159

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026