Robot seal brings comfort to hospitalized kids
NCT ID NCT06854562
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a therapeutic robot seal named PARO can help children aged 8 to 18 feel less anxious and depressed while in the intensive care unit. Kids in the study will either interact with the robot, play with a stuffed seal, or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the robot provides emotional support and reduces stress during a hospital stay.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- therapeutic robot seal (PARO)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease stress and anxiety for children in intensive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 105 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The robot may not be more helpful than a stuffed toy or standard care.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Beitou District, 11217, Taiwan
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