Robot cats and dogs may soothe dementia patients in the hospital

NCT ID NCT06683443

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

Summary

This study gave robotic pets (like the Joy for All™ cat or dog) to 106 older adults with mild-to-moderate dementia during their hospital stay. The goal was to see if the pets could lower delirium risk, reduce falls, and cut down on strong medications. Researchers compared these patients to others receiving standard care, measuring things like confusion, blood pressure, and how long they stayed in the hospital.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium dementia Memory Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

    Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States