Robotic pet vs weighted toy for stress relief
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares how a robotic pet and a weighted toy affect stress levels in healthy adults. You will be asked to use one of these items, and your stress will be measured through heart rate and blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be fluent in English.
- You must not have been diagnosed with an anxiety or stress-related disorder.
- You must not have a heart or blood vessel condition that could affect heart rate or blood pressure measurements.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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