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NCT03972787 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effects of a Proactive Social Robot for Older Adults in Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation

A NA study of Quality of Life and Loneliness, sponsored by Baycrest.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
54
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT03972787 is a NA study of Quality of Life and Loneliness that has completed, run by Baycrest. The registered enrollment target is 54 participants, below the 452-participant average among 107 other Quality of Life trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.

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The verdict

NCT03972787, a NA study of Quality of Life and Loneliness, has completed, sponsored by Baycrest.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
54 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

This project will to evaluate whether a proactive social robot (ElliQ) has an impact on reducing social isolation and loneliness in older adults who are living alone, while also promoting independence and aging in place. To achieve this, the following research questions will be investigated: 1. How does the use of ElliQ impact the following outcomes in older adults: * Loneliness and social isolation; * Accessibility to and use of technology; * Quality of life, mood, and overall well-being; and * Caregiver experience? 2. Do particular characteristics of the older adult population influence these impacts?

Interventions

  • DEVICE Proactive social robot

Study Locations (2)

California

  • Jewish Senior Living Group - San Francisco

Ontario

  • Baycrest - Toronto

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 54 participants
Start Date 2019-03-05
Est. Completion 2020-07-31
Phase NA

Sponsor

Baycrest

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03972787

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03972787 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 54 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 452-participant average among 107 other Quality of Life trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The listed sponsor is Baycrest, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Quality of Life appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Proactive social robot is the first listed.

NCT03972787 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03972787 about?

NCT03972787 is a clinical study titled "Effects of a Proactive Social Robot for Older Adults in Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation". This project will to evaluate whether a proactive social robot (ElliQ) has an impact on reducing social isolation and loneliness in older adults who are living alone, while also promoting independence and aging in place. To achieve this, the following research questions will be investigated: 1. How...

What is the current status of trial NCT03972787?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 54 participants. The study started on 2019-03-05. Estimated completion is 2020-07-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03972787 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Quality of Life, Loneliness, Mood.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03972787?

The interventions under investigation include: Proactive social robot (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03972787?

This trial is sponsored by Baycrest, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03972787 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across California, Ontario. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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