Robotic Dog Intervention on Emotional Well-Being and Quality of Life
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Conditions studied: Emotional Well-being, Quality of Life, Pediatric Oncology
In brief
The hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) process imposes a substantial psychological burden, leading to impaired emotional well-being due to intensive treatment, isolation, and immunosuppression. Patients often experience social withdrawal, loneliness, and loss of control, which may result in persistent anxiety, depressive symptoms, and reduced quality of life (QoL) if unaddressed. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of an AI-powered robotic dog in improving emotional well-being and QoL in pediatric patients undergoing HSCT.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07607379
- Run by
- Koç University
- People needed
- 28
- Starts
- 2026-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2028-06-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-26
Who can join
Age: 8 and older, up to 15. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Pediatric patients aged 8-15 years
- Diagnosed with a hematological malignancy and undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Hospitalized in a protective isolation room during the post-transplant inpatient period
- Expected to remain hospitalized under isolation for approximately 30 days post-transplant
- Able to understand and respond to Turkish-language self-report questionnaires
- Clinically stable and deemed eligible for participation by the treating clinical team
- Able to interact with the robotic dog at a basic functional level
You may not qualify if…
- Severe cognitive impairment or neurodevelopmental conditions preventing meaningful interaction or self-report
- Acute neurological conditions, delirium, or severe psychiatric crisis (e.g., acute agitation, suicidal ideation)
- Requirement for intensive care, invasive ventilation, or a clinically unstable condition
- Severe visual, hearing, or motor impairments that prevent interaction with the robotic dog
- Additional infection control restrictions prevent the placement or use of the robotic dog in the isolation room
- Anticipated early discharge, transfer, or inability to complete follow-up assessments
- Severe fear, intolerance, or refusal to interact with robotic or electronic devices
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