Robot meditation may beat apps for better sleep in seniors
NCT ID NCT07435220
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a handheld robot that guides meditation with touch and voice can improve sleep quality in older adults with mild memory concerns. 100 participants will either use the robot or a standard meditation app for daily sessions. The goal is to see if the robot helps people stay focused and sleep better than audio alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- handheld robot providing haptic and audio-guided meditation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way for older adults to improve sleep and reduce stress without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The robot might not be more effective than standard meditation apps.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants have subjective cognitive decline, assessed using the Subjective Cognitive Decline Questionnaire (SCD-Q) Exclusion Criteria: * Participants do not have dementia or mild cognitive impairment. * To exclude significant cognitive impairment, investigators will utilize the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
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