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Robot butler could transform ALS care at home and in hospital

NCT ID NCT07572838

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pisa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a robot named Alter-Ego to see if it can safely help doctors, nurses, and therapists care for people with ALS. The robot can be controlled remotely or work on its own to do tasks like guiding remote medical visits, delivering supplies, and reminding patients about therapy. About 40 ALS patients and their healthcare team will try out the robot and give feedback on how easy and useful it is.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Alter-Ego humanoid robotic platform
What this could lead to
If successful, this robot could help healthcare teams provide remote check-ups, therapy, and daily support for ALS patients, making care more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 40 patients, so results may not apply widely. The robot is not a medical device and does not treat the disease itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS HEALTH ADULT SUBJECTS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Milan Institute

    Milan, Milan, 20138, Italy

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