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Robotic Dog Intervention on Emotional Well-Being and Quality of Life

NCT07607379 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2026-05-26

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Summary

The hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) process imposes a substantial psychological burden, leading to impaired emotional well-being due to intensive treatment, isolation, and immunosuppression. Patients often experience social withdrawal, loneliness, and loss of control, which may result in persistent anxiety, depressive symptoms, and reduced quality of life (QoL) if unaddressed. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of an AI-powered robotic dog in improving emotional well-being and QoL in pediatric patients undergoing HSCT.

Conditions

  • Emotional Well-being
  • Quality of Life
  • Pediatric Oncology

Interventions

OTHER

AIBO

AIBO is an AI-powered interactive robot dog that engages children through play and touch-based interactions, including responding to petting, interacting with a ball, and making simple gestures. Using visual, auditory, and tactile sensing, AIBO enables spontaneous, child-centered interactions, expressing emotions through eye color changes, tail movements, and vocalizations, while gradually developing more adaptive behaviors through repeated interactions (weight: \~2.2 kg; dimensions: 180 × 293 × 305 mm)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Koç University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-01
Primary Completion
2028-04-01
Completion
2028-06-30

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