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

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Conditions studied: Loneliness, Mood, Quality of Life

In brief

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?

Key facts

Study ID
NCT03972787
Run by
Baycrest
People needed
54
Starts
2019-03-05
Expected to finish
2020-07-31
Last updated by the study team
2021-02-05

Who can join

Age: 70 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

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