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Could a chatty flowerpot robot reduce caregiver dependence?

NCT ID NCT06592404

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Academy Het Dorp Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a small social robot named Tessa can help people with disabilities who have trouble planning and remembering daily tasks. Participants use the robot in their home, and researchers track how much professional caregiver support they need. The goal is to see if the robot boosts independence and is cost-effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Robot Tessa (a small flowerpot-shaped robot that speaks reminders)
What this could lead to
If effective, this robot could help people with disabilities become more independent and reduce the need for professional caregiver support.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The robot's reminders may not work for everyone or could be ignored over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder brain injury dementia pugilistica Down syndrome intellectual disability

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER BRAIN INJURY, CHRONIC DOWN SYNDROME INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, MILD TO MODERATE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abrona

    Huis ter Heide, Utrecht, Netherlands

  • Hartekamp Groep

    Velserbroek, North Holland, Netherlands

  • Ipse de Bruggen

    Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands

  • SGL

    Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands

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