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Therapeutic Robots for Alleviating ICU Stress in Children

RecruitingNAAges 8 Years - 18 YearsAllNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
NCT06854562 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is: (a) to examine the changes in anxiety, depression symptoms, and positive/negative emotions before and after the intervention, as well as before discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU) in the experimental group (using the therapeutic robot PARO), the control group (using a stuffed seal), and the comparison group (receiving standard care). (b) To compare the effectiveness in relieving anxiety, depression symptoms, and positive/negative emotions among the experimental group, control group, and comparison group for ICU pediatric and adolescent patients in the school-age period. The research questions addressed in this study are: 1. What are the changes in anxiety, depression symptoms, and negative emotions before and after the intervention in the experimental group? 2. What are the changes in anxiety, depression symptoms, and negative emotions before and

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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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What it tests

  • Therapeutic Robot Intervention
  • Toy Seal Intervention
  • Standard Care
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Where

1 site
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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