Robot buddies battle senior loneliness in new study

NCT ID NCT07102017

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

Summary

This study tests whether a robot that can be personalized by older adults helps reduce loneliness and depression. 90 people aged 65+ in a care home will either get a personalized robot, a standard robot, or usual care. The goal is to see if a co-designed robot buddy improves well-being more than a one-size-fits-all version.

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Conditions

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Depression major depressive disorder Psychological Well-Being Social Isolation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Shanghai, 200240, China

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