E-MOTE robot emotional support during gynecologic cancer surgery
Emotional Assessment and Tiered Individualized Psychological Support for Newly Diagnosed Postoperative Gynecologic Patients: Development and Testing of the E-MOTE Artificial Intelligence Robot
This project will test whether the E-MOTE robot can help adults with newly diagnosed gynecologic cancer manage emotions, symptoms, stress, and quality of life during surgical treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07365761 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Grounded in Social Cognitive Theory of Self-Regulation, investigators are developing the E-MOTE robot with functions to Emotion, Monitor, Optimize, Tailor, and Engage patients. The robot will be paired with a wearable device and provided to adults newly diagnosed with gynecologic cancer who are undergoing surgery, with pre- and post-intervention questionnaires collected on psychological distress, physical symptoms, stress index, and quality of life. Nursing staff will be interviewed qualitatively to capture perceptions, usability, and clinical applicability. Outcomes will compare patient-reported measures before and after robot use to determine effects on emotional coping and symptom management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older with a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer scheduled for surgery who can communicate clearly and are willing to use the E-MOTE robot, wear a smart wearable device, and complete pre- and post-test questionnaires.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot communicate clearly, are unwilling or unable to use the robot or wearable, or decline full participation in the protocol are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the E-MOTE robot could help patients cope emotionally, reduce distress and symptom burden, and improve quality of life during the surgical period.
How similar studies have performed: Social-robot and digital emotional-support interventions have shown promise in other patient populations, but the tiered E-MOTE approach for gynecologic cancer is novel and not yet well established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Stage 1 (For patients and nurse) \*\*\*Patients\*\*\* Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and undergoing surgery. * Willing to receive E-MOTE robot and wear a smart wearable device. * Willing to complete pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate clearly. * Unwilling or unable to participate in the study in its entirety. \*\*\*Nurse\*\*\* Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * As a clinical nurse and has cared for patients who received the E-MOTE robot Exclusion Criteria: \- Unwilling to participate in the qualitative interview. Stage 2 (only for patients) \*\*\*Intervention group\*\*\* Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and scheduled to undergo surgery. * Willing to receiveE-MOTE robot and to wear a smart wearable device. * Willing to complete pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate clearly. * Unwilling or unable to participate in the study in its entirety. \*\*\*Control group\*\*\* Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and scheduled to undergo surgery. * Willing to complete pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate clearly. * Unwilling or unable to participate in the study in its entirety.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yun-Hsiang Lee Associate Professor, PhD
- Email: yhlee338@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 978082338
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.