Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:18 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-26 @ 6:14 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06246734
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-01-09
First Post:
2024-01-30
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Companion Robotic Pets and Older Adults
Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Companion Robotic Pets on Older Adult Well-Being
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2025-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
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.
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 Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: