AI-powered nursing care robot to assist healthcare workers
Official title: Development and Testing of an AI-Assisted Smart Interactive Healthcare Robot Program
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT06972043 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new AI-powered robot to see if it can help nurses do their jobs better and make patient care more efficient.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei, Taiwan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06972043 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include ward nurses aged 18 years or older and patients or caregivers willing to accept the intervention for non-safety-related care tasks.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unconscious or unable to communicate may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study focuses on developing and testing an AI-assisted nursing care robot, known as the 'E-Nursing Assistant', to alleviate the burden on nursing staff facing workforce shortages and heavy workloads. The robot will be implemented in clinical settings to measure nursing staff workload and gather feedback on its effectiveness in improving care efficiency and quality. By integrating advanced technology into nursing practices, the study aims to enhance the overall nursing experience and patient care outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the workload of nurses and improve the quality of patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored the use of AI in healthcare, showing promising results, but the specific application of an AI-assisted nursing care robot is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
1. Nurse Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * Currently employed as a ward nurse. Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses who do not actively participate in ward care, such as nursing unit supervisors. 2. Patients/Caregivers Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * Willing to accept the "E-Nursing Assistant" intervention for care tasks that do not involve patient safety. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients or caregivers who are unconscious or unable to communicate verbally or in writing to complete the research interview.
Where it's running
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yun-Hsiang Lee Associate Professor, PhD
- Email: yhlee338@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 978082338
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.