Effect of an interactive therapeutic robotic animal on engagement, mood states, agitation and psychotropic drug use in people with dementia.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dementia; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders; Neurological - Dementias

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000508673
• Lead Sponsor: Griffith University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-05-13
• Study Completion: 2015-08-29
• Last Update Posted: 16 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 415

Inclusion Criteria

A documented diagnosis of dementia and a RUDAS28 score of 22 or less (to accommodate culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) residents)

Exclusion Criteria

A dual diagnosis of a serious or persistent mental illness, e.g. schizophrenia; a terminal illness; in respite care; and unremitting pain or distressing physical symptoms.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified