Robot companion eases anxiety in rare disease families
NCT ID NCT06466109
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a social robot named PARO could help children with rare diseases and their parents feel less anxious and stressed, and improve their relationship. Fourteen families completed four sessions where they interacted with the robot together. The results showed the robot was well-liked and may help families bond and relax.
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Conditions
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Locations
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National Taiwan University Children's Hospital
Taipei, 100226, Taiwan
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taipei, 11217, Taiwan
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