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

NCT ID NCT05296239

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: SimpleC, LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT, PATIENT MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT MOOD QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

SimpleC, LLC

Atlanta, Georgia, 30060, United States
University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia, 30602, United States

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