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NCT06246734 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Companion Robotic Pets and Older Adults
A NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 53
- Enrollment target
NCT06246734: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT06246734 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 53 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06246734, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 53 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This research will assess the effect of companion robotic pets on the wellbeing of older adults and their family caregivers.
Primary Outcome
PROMIS Positive Affect Short Form 15a Scale: The PROMIS measures are normed for population probability samples, with raw scores transformed into T scores (mean 50, SD=10). The scale measures positive emotion (e.g., enjoyment, engagement, serenity).
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Hasbro Joy for All robot pet companion
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 53 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-03-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT06246734 record still lists
NCT06246734 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 53 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Hasbro Joy for All robot pet companion is the first listed.
NCT06246734 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06246734 about?
NCT06246734 is a clinical study titled "Companion Robotic Pets and Older Adults". This research will assess the effect of companion robotic pets on the wellbeing of older adults and their family caregivers.
What is the current status of trial NCT06246734?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 53 participants. The study started on 2024-03-03. Estimated completion is 2024-12-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06246734?
The interventions under investigation include: Hasbro Joy for All robot pet companion (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06246734?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT06246734's enrollment target sits among peer trials
53 1271st of 2000 higher than 729 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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