Robot-assisted support for family dementia caregivers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether spending time with a social robot (a friendly, interactive machine) can help reduce depression and stress in family members caring for someone with dementia. The robot uses strength-based conversations to support caregivers' emotional health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are the primary family caregiver for someone clinically diagnosed with dementia
- You live in the same home as the person with dementia
- You provide hands-on caregiving at least 4 hours per day
- You have mild-to-moderate depression symptoms (not severe or treatment-resistant)
- You speak Cantonese fluently and can communicate with the robot
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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