The effect of communication robots on the physical and psychological health of older adults

Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of communication robots on the physical and psychological health of older adults - Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of communication robots on the physical and psychological health of older adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000050644

Enrollment

Registered

2023-03-23

Start date

2023-02-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

The participants will use communication robot for a month after recruitment. Control (no intervention)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Living alone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who are uncapable of using communication robots from reasons such as cognitive decline

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Loneliness	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Psychological health, depression, self-rated health, frequency of communicating with others, social trust, health competence	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactHiroshi Murayama

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology Research Team for Social Participation and Community Health

murayama@tmig.or.jp03-3964-3241

Outcome results