E-MOTE robot emotional support during gynecologic cancer surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• National Taiwan University
  Taipei, 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

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.