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Companion Robotic Pets and Older Adults

NCT06246734 · University of Pittsburgh · Updated 9 Jan 2025

What is being tested: Hasbro Joy for All robot pet companion
For: Dementia; Social Behavior; Caregiver Burden
Kind of study: Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
Who can join: Ages 18 years and older. About 53 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
Where: United States
When: Starts or started 3 March 2024, ends 31 Dec 2024. Registered 7 Feb 2024.
Results: None posted yet.

In the researchers' words

This research will assess the effect of companion robotic pets on the wellbeing of older adults and their family caregivers.

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