Robot Companion to Reduce Anxiety During Child Radiation Therapy
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a friendly robot companion (MIROKI) can help reduce anxiety in children undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers will measure how anxious children feel with the robot's support compared to standard care.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 18 years old
- Your child needs radiation therapy (radiotherapy) treatment at Institut du Cancer de Montpellier
- Your child speaks French fluently
- You (parent or legal guardian) speak French and agree to take part in the study
- Your child is covered by French national health insurance
- Your child does not have a diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder (like autism or ADHD) as an existing condition
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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