Description Module
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:18 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:18 AM
NCT ID:
NCT06246734
Brief Summary:
This research will assess the effect of companion robotic pets on the wellbeing of older adults and their family caregivers.
Detailed Description:
Social robot pets have been shown to have a positive impact on age-related physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges that affect independence and quality of life. These "pets" are designed to interact with people as a real pet might. They purr when stroked, make eye contact, have a heartbeat, turn toward a person when touched, are warm, and appear lifelike. Does introduction of such a pet reduce loneliness or promote engagement in older adults with cognitive or physical disability?
This research will determine if:
1. Older adults with disabilities engage with such robotic companions;
2. Placing a robotic pet in a home enhances mood and positive affect in older people;
3. Caregivers to these adults find the robots beneficial for their own mood and time use.
In a single-blind randomized controlled trial over 6-8 weeks, we hypothesize that older adults in the intervention arm will engage with the pets and show benefit in mood as reported by family caregivers.
Study:
NCT06246734
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT06246734