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Robot dog walks could ease fatigue in young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07603180

Symptom relief Sponsor: Koç University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether walking with a robot dog can improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in children aged 2-7 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Forty children will be randomly assigned to either robot-dog-assisted walks or usual care. The goal is to see if this fun, engaging activity is feasible and helps ease common treatment side effects.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Ages

2 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 2 and 7 years, * Diagnosed with cancer and currently receiving active treatment, * Pain level not severe enough to interfere with mobilization (FLACC or Wong-Baker FACES score ≤ 4), * Diagnosed within the previous 1 month, * Medically stable and approved by the physician to participate in light-intensity walking activities, * Expected to remain hospitalized for at least 1 month to allow completion of the study protocol, * Not scheduled for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and not currently undergoing HSCT, * Hemoglobin level adequate for participation in walking activities (\>10 g/dL), * No significant impairment in consciousness, balance, or motor functions due to heavy analgesic or sedative medication use. Exclusion Criteria: * Resting SpO₂ \<94%, requirement for ≥2 L/min oxygen support, or recurrent desaturation episodes within the last 24 hours, * Heart rate or respiratory rate significantly elevated or irregular for age, * Hemodynamic instability, * Visual, hearing, or severe cognitive impairment that would prevent interaction with the robotic dog, * Increased mobilization risk due to high-dose corticosteroid treatment or medications associated with neurotoxicity, * Motor function limitations that would interfere with safe walking, * Concurrent severe infection or serious treatment-related complications (e.g., grade 3-4 mucositis or severe neutropenia requiring isolation), * Children receiving end-of-life care.

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Conditions

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cancer Fatigue insomnia neoplasm

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Fatigue Quality of life Sleep quality

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