NCT07163247

Effectiveness of Pet-Robotic Intervention in Intensive Care Unit Patients

Effectiveness of Using Pet-Robotic Intervention to Enhance Spontaneous Breathing Trial Success in Intensive Care Unit Patients

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (estimated)
• Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to develop a novel nursing intervention involving robotic pet companionship to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing spontaneous breathing trials.

Detailed description

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of pet robotic intervention during spontaneous breathing trials in adult patients admitted to medical intensive care units. The study explores whether this intervention can alleviate patients' anxiety during the weaning process, as well as enhance successful spontaneous breathing trials and facilitate further extubation.

Conditions

• Spontaneous Breathing Trial in ICU
• Spontaneous Breathing Trial

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Robotic pet (PARO) companionship	The intervention is composed of the following components: Duration: Robotic pet companionship lasting 30-120 minutes, depending on clinical goals during each spontaneous breathing trial (SBT). Preparation and interaction: PARO is introduced 30 minutes before each SBT to establish emotional connection. Study staff will briefly introduce its interactive features, including responding to stroking, gentle tapping, head movements, and eye blinking. Participants may interact freely with PARO during the intervention. Assessment: Outcome measurements are conducted during the intervention. If extubated successfully, a semi-structured interview is conducted three days later. Early termination: The intervention is stopped if the participant becomes clinically unsuitable for further SBTs or experiences a serious adverse event (e.g., device dislodgement). Additional information: After each SBT, PARO is sterilized and stored in a sealed container in the patient's room.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-01
• Primary completion: 2025-11-01
• Completion: 2026-01-01
• First posted: 2025-09-09
• Last updated: 2025-09-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan