U.S., May 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06975007) titled 'Comparing the Stress-Reducing Effects of a Robotic Pet and a Weighted Toy' on April 28.
Brief Summary: The goal of this trial is to learn whether interacting with a robotic pet (Paro) or holding a weighted sensory toy can reduce stress in healthy adults after an acute stressful experience. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does interacting with Paro or holding a weighted toy lower self-reported stress and anxiety levels?
* Does interacting with Paro or holding a weighted toy lower physiological markers of stress, such as heart rate and blood pressure?
Researchers will compare interaction with Paro (robotic pet), interact...