Robotic seal aims to soothe Post-Surgery agitation
NCT ID NCT07568093
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a robotic seal named PARO can reduce agitation, anxiety, and pain in patients recovering from visceral surgery. 300 adults having elective surgery will either use PARO or not, and their agitation levels will be tracked for three days. The goal is to find a non-drug way to improve recovery and reduce complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Robotic Seal "PARO"
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to calm patients after surgery, reducing agitation and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The device may not work for everyone or in real-world hospital settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical School Hannover
RECRUITINGHanover, Lower Saxony, 30449, Germany
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