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NAO Robot in Pediatric Occupational Therapy
NCT07283211 · Ankara Medipol University · Updated 23 Jan 2026
- What is being tested
- Occupational Therapy Intervention; NAO Robot-Assisted Occupational Therapy
- For
- Cerebral Palsy (CP); Activities of Daily Living
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 5 years to 15 years. About 15 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- When
- Starts or started 2 Jan 2024, ends 2 June 2025. Registered 15 Dec 2025.
- Results
- None posted yet.
In the researchers' words
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and posture, often impairing upper extremity function and daily activity performance. Technological tools, such as social robots, have shown promise in supporting rehabilitation. This study investigated the effects of NAO robot-assisted therapy on functional performance, motivation, and emotional states in children with unilateral CP. Sixteen children participated in a 14-week intervention, which included 12 weeks of task-oriented therapy. In six of those weeks, sessions incorporated the NAO robot, which simulated three daily activities identified using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and offered motivational feedback. Emotional responses were tracked using the Empatica E4 wristband, measuring blood volume pulse (BVP), electrodermal activity (EDA), and skin temperature (ST).
Sites
- Ankara Medipol UniversityAltindağ, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)