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Behavioural Acceptability of PARO in Paediatric Dentistry : a Descriptive Observational Study
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Summary
Socially assistive robots are increasingly being studied as tools to support children during healthcare procedures. This observational study aimed to assess the behavioural acceptability of the PARO therapeutic zoomorphic robot, designed in the form of a baby seal, during dental treatment in children aged 4 to 15 years with cooperation difficulties following unsuccessful conventional behavioural management. Behavioural acceptability was assessed by measuring the proportion of the dental treatment session during which the child voluntarily maintained physical contact with PARO. High behavioural acceptability was defined as voluntary physical contact maintained for at least 75% of the treatment time. The study also assessed changes in the children's behaviour during the dental appointment, their spontaneous reactions to PARO, and the perceptions of the children, their carers and the dental practitioners."
Official title: Behavioural Acceptability of the PARO Therapeutic Robot During Dental Treatment in Children With Cooperation Difficulties Following Unsuccessful Conventional Care: a Descriptive Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 15 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2026-03-03
Completion Date
2026-05-27
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PARO socially assistive therapeutic robot
PARO is a socially assistive zoomorphic therapeutic robot designed in the form of a baby seal. It was introduced to the child before dental treatment. After a familiarisation period, the child was free to interact with PARO and to keep or remove the robot during the treatment session. Dental treatment was provided according to usual clinical needs.
Locations (1)
CHU de Nice
Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France