Completed NA INTERVENTIONAL 3-arm NCT05339711

Effects of Robotic Cat and Betta Fish Therapies in Hemodialysis Patients (Pet Therapy)

Investigation of Physiological and Psychological Effects of Robotic Cat and Betta Fish Therapies in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University

Conditions Adaptation Animal Assisted Therapy Happiness Hemodialysis Loneliness Symptom

Interventions Pet Therapy/Betta Fish Group Robotic Pet Therapy/Robot Cat Group

Updated 5 times since 2022 Last updated: Nov 16, 2023 Started: May 1, 2021 Primary completion: Jul 1, 2021 Completion: Sep 1, 2021

This information is for research purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making any medical decision.

Listed as NCT05339711, this NA trial focuses on Adaptation and Animal Assisted Therapy and remains completed. Sponsored by Karadeniz Technical University, it has been updated 5 times since 2021, reflecting limited change activity. This study adds to the evidence base for this therapeutic area through structured, versioned documentation.

Status Flow

Change History

5 versions recorded

Sep 2025 — Present [monthly]

Completed NA
Sep 2024 — Sep 2025 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jul 2024 — Sep 2024 [monthly]

Completed NA
Dec 2023 — Jul 2024 [monthly]

Completed NA
May 2022 — Dec 2023 [monthly]

Completed NA

First recorded

May 2021

Trial started

Per CT.gov start date — pre-dates our first snapshot

Eligibility Summary

No eligibility information available.

Contact Information

Sponsor contact:

Karadeniz Technical University

Data source: Karadeniz Technical University

For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .

Study Locations

• Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)