Robot seal companions may help ventilator patients wean off breathing machines

NCT ID NCT07163247

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a robotic pet (PARO) can reduce anxiety and improve success rates of spontaneous breathing trials in ICU patients on ventilators. Twenty-four adults who have already failed one breathing trial will interact with the robot for 30-120 minutes during their next attempt. Researchers will measure anxiety, behavior, and vital signs to see if the robotic companion helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robotic pet (PARO) companionship
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help ICU patients breathe on their own sooner.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 24 participants. The robotic pet may not reduce anxiety or improve breathing success in a meaningful way.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPONTANEOUS BREATHING TRIAL SPONTANEOUS BREATHING TRIAL IN ICU

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITING

Taipei, Taiwan

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