Robot cats and dogs bring comfort to dementia patients in hospital
NCT ID NCT06683443
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving dementia patients a robotic pet (like a robotic cat or dog) during their hospital stay could improve their well-being. 106 patients aged 65 and older took part. Researchers tracked things like confusion, falls, and use of calming medications to see if the robotic pets made a difference.
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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States
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