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Obi Medical Robot: Evaluating Effectiveness Related to Usability

United States50 participantsStarted 2025-05-10

Plain-language summary

This mixed-methods usability study evaluates the effectiveness of the Obi Gen 3 robotic feeding device in meeting user needs among providers, caregivers, and patients. Participants will complete a one-week trial using Obi in home, school, or community settings, followed by feedback surveys and optional interviews. The study seeks to validate that the device design meets usability requirements prior to broader deployment.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Providers with relevant expertise to recommend and evaluate patients' ability to use Obi * Caregivers directly assisting users with Obi * Adults or children (≥5 years) needing assistive feeding technology to self-feed Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent/assent * Cognitive impairments that may prevent the ability to understand or respond to the survey questions * Non-English speakers (English-only materials) * Residents of California who are new Obi users

What they're measuring

System Usability Scale

Timeframe: one week post trial

Non-Standardized, Custom Survey

Timeframe: one week trial

Functional Eating Status

Timeframe: One week trial

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07151950

SponsorDesin LLC

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-12

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