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Robot seal brings comfort to hospitalized kids

NCT ID NCT06854562

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a therapeutic robot seal named PARO can help children aged 8 to 18 feel less anxious and depressed while in the intensive care unit. Kids in the study will either interact with the robot, play with a stuffed seal, or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the robot provides emotional support and reduces stress during a hospital stay.

What this could mean

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Active substance
therapeutic robot seal (PARO)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease stress and anxiety for children in intensive care.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 105 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The robot may not be more helpful than a stuffed toy or standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 105 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). 2. Age range for enrollment is 8 to 18 years. 3. Able to stay awake and respond. 4. Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. 5. Have been informed and have agreed to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a pacemaker. 2. Patients who require isolation according to hospital infection control regulations. 3. Patients with wounds that continue to ooze under the gauze covering. 4. Patients experiencing vomiting symptoms within the past 24 hours. 5. Patients assessed by a physician to be in a life-threatening condition.

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Pediatric intensive care units

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Beitou District, 11217, Taiwan

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