Robot buddy for dementia: can a chatty machine boost mood?

NCT ID NCT05296239

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

Summary

This study tested a social robot that leads activities like trivia and reminders for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias living in assisted living. Researchers wanted to see what makes it easy or hard to use the robot in daily care. 26 residents, family members, and staff took part. The goal was to learn how to best bring this technology into senior homes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction dementia disease mood disorder Patient Participation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SimpleC, LLC

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30060, United States

  • University of Georgia

    Athens, Georgia, 30602, United States