Robot buddy boosts bonding and calms nerves in rare disease families
NCT ID NCT06466109
First seen Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested whether a social robot named PARO could help children with rare diseases and their parents feel less anxious and stressed while improving their relationship. Fourteen families interacted with the robot in short sessions over several weeks. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked by families.
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National Taiwan University Children's Hospital
Taipei, 100226, Taiwan
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taipei, 11217, Taiwan
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