Effects of a Social Robot Cognitive-Game Intervention in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Taipei Medical University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Dementia

Treatments: Other: interactive robot game

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07272746

N202504063

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effects of interactive robot-based games on cognitive function, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life in patients with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The investigators plan to recruit 80 participants and randomly assign them to a control group or an experimental group; the experimental group will participate in robot games for 12 weeks, while the control group will receive routine care. Data will be collected via questionnaires to investigate whether robot games can improve cognitive function, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life in patients with mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

Full description

This study aims to evaluate the effects of interactive robot games on cognitive function, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and quality of life in patients with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The investigators plan to recruit 80 participants and randomly assign them to a control group or an experimental group. The experimental group will engage in robot games for 12 weeks, twice weekly, about 20 minutes per session, while the control group will receive usual care. All participants will complete four questionnaire assessments to investigate whether the robot games can improve cognitive function, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and quality of life in patients with mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 50 to 100 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Aged 50 years or older
2. Diagnosed by a physician with Mild Cognitive Impairment, mild, or moderate dementia
3. Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese
4. Willing to participate and provides informed consent signed by the participant or their family member/legal representative

Exclusion criteria

1. Individuals who experience fear or aversion toward interactive robots or related equipment
2. Individuals with severe hearing or visual impairments that affect participation in activities
3. Individuals unable to complete the entire intervention due to unstable physical or mental conditions
4. Individuals deemed unsuitable for this study by physician assessment

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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200 participants in 2 patient groups

interactive robot game

Experimental group

Description:

The experimental group will participate in a 12-week interactive robot game. The interactive robot is a screen-based robot, with the main interaction area being a facial display.

Treatment:

Other: interactive robot game

Routine care

No Intervention group

Description:

The control group will receive routine care and will not undergo any specific interventions