Robot companions fight apathy in Alzheimer's patients
NCT ID NCT05178992
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a socially assistive robot could reduce apathy in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease living in long-term care. 142 participants were randomly assigned to either usual activities or usual activities plus robot-led sessions. Researchers measured changes in apathy and thinking skills over 8 weeks.
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2010, United States
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