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Robot seal companions may help ventilator patients wean off breathing machines

NCT ID NCT07163247

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a robotic pet (PARO) can reduce anxiety and improve success rates of spontaneous breathing trials in ICU patients on ventilators. Twenty-four adults who have already failed one breathing trial will interact with the robot for 30-120 minutes during their next attempt. Researchers will measure anxiety, behavior, and vital signs to see if the robotic companion helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Robotic pet (PARO) companionship
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help ICU patients breathe on their own sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 24 participants. The robotic pet may not reduce anxiety or improve breathing success in a meaningful way.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older with clear consciousness. * Mechanical ventilation for more than 72 hours. * Previously failed the first spontaneous breathing trial and is clinically ready to undergo a second spontaneous breathing trial. Exclusion Criteria: * Multidrug-resistant organism infection. * Requiring airborne infection isolation precautions (e.g., COVID-19). * Immunodeficiency (absolute neutrophil count \< 500 cells/mL). * Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) less than -1. * Patient with a tracheostomy. * Subjects with implanted cardiac devices (e.g., permanent pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillators) * Known allergy to the fur of the robotic pet.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder

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Spontaneous breathing trial Spontaneous breathing trial in icu

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

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