Social robot support for caregiver depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a friendly social robot that helps you build on your strengths to reduce depressive symptoms and improve your sense of control while caring for a family member with dementia.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are a family caregiver of someone with dementia and live in the same home.
- You provide at least 4 hours of care each day.
- You have mild to moderate depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 score between 5 and 14).
- You can speak and understand Cantonese.
- You do not have a serious mental health condition (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder), nor severe vision or hearing problems that would stop you from using 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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