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Robot buddy tested to combat loneliness in seniors

NCT ID NCT06487611

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a humanoid robot named HUMANE could help older adults living at home feel less lonely and more connected. Sixty people aged 50 and older used the robot for 6 weeks, interacting with it through music, news, games, and conversation. Researchers measured loneliness, memory, mood, and confidence before and after the trial to see if the robot made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
humanoid social robot (HUMANE)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based tool to help older adults feel less lonely and more engaged without needing a caregiver.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 60 participants. The robot may not be easy for everyone to use, and any benefits might not apply to all older adults.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2022

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

50 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ethnic Chinese aged 50 years and above; * Need home-based care from family caregiver, including spouses; * Live in his/her own home (not in residential care homes) in Hong Kong; * Are able to communicate in Cantonese. Exclusion Criteria: * With acute mental disorders or disabling diseases that may limit the practice of engaging with robot; and * have limited access to electricity and this makes them hard to use technology at home.

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognitive impairment Depression Loneliness Self efficacy Sense of coherence

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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