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Effectiveness of Pet-Robotic Intervention in Intensive Care Unit Patients

NCT07163247 · National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated 9 Sept 2025

What is being tested
Robotic pet (PARO) companionship
For
Spontaneous Breathing Trial in ICU; Spontaneous Breathing Trial
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 24 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
Where
Taiwan
When
Starts or started Sept 2025, ends Jan 2026. Registered 9 Sept 2025.
Results
None posted yet.

In the researchers' words

This study aims to develop a novel nursing intervention involving robotic pet companionship to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing spontaneous breathing trials.
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT07163247

Sites

  • National Taiwan University HospitalTaipei, Taiwan