Robot lets hospital patients 'Visit' home virtually

NCT ID NCT04899830

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Association APPROCHE Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a telepresence robot called COVEALINK 2 that allows patients hospitalized for at least 2 months to remotely control a robot in their own home. Using a smartphone app, patients could move the robot around and talk with family and friends. The goal was to see how acceptable and emotionally helpful this technology is for people with motor or cognitive disabilities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Motor Disorders movement disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITIVE DISABILITY MOTOR DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

CMPR Côte d'Amour

Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire Region, 44600, France
CMRRF de Kerpape

Ploemeur, Brittany Region, 56270, France
CR Mulhouse

Mulhouse, Alsace, 68100, France
IUR Clémenceau

Strasbourg, Alsace, 67000, France

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