Status:

RECRUITING

Effectiveness of Pet-Robotic Intervention in Intensive Care Unit Patients

Lead Sponsor:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Conditions:

Spontaneous Breathing Trial in ICU

Spontaneous Breathing Trial

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief 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 ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18 years or older with clear consciousness.
  • Mechanical ventilation for more than 72 hours.
  • Previously failed the first spontaneous breathing trial and is clinically ready to undergo a second spontaneous breathing trial.

Exclusion

  • Multidrug-resistant organism infection.
  • Requiring airborne infection isolation precautions (e.g., COVID-19).
  • Immunodeficiency (absolute neutrophil count \< 500 cells/mL).
  • Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) less than -1.
  • Patient with a tracheostomy.
  • Subjects with implanted cardiac devices (e.g., permanent pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillators)
  • Known allergy to the fur of the robotic pet.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07163247

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

January 1 2026

Last Update

September 9 2025

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National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan