Robot companions fight apathy in Alzheimer's care
NCT ID NCT05178992
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested a robot designed to engage older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's living in nursing homes. 142 participants were split into two groups: one continued usual activities, the other also spent time with the robot. Researchers measured changes in apathy over 8 weeks to see if the robot helped reduce feelings of withdrawal and lack of interest.
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2010, United States
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