Robot playdates could detect early childhood delays
NCT ID NCT07248397
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is creating a screening tool called CADAS that uses a chatbot and a robot to assess motor, thinking, language, and social skills in children aged 1 to 6. Researchers will compare the robot's assessments with those done by humans in 180 children from preschools in Taiwan. The goal is to make developmental screening more efficient and accessible, helping catch delays early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a fast, accurate, and fun way to screen young children for developmental delays, enabling earlier support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with only 180 children in one city, so results may not apply broadly. The tool's accuracy compared to human assessment is still being tested.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Preschool children from Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
- Ages
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1 year to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 1-6 years enrolled in preschools or nurseries in Taoyuan City. * Parent or guardian consent obtained. * Able to follow basic instructions and complete play-based tasks Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed developmental, neurological, or genetic disorders. * Severe visual, hearing, or motor impairments affecting task performance. * No parental consent or early withdrawal during assessment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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