Prototyping a Device for Automating Stool and Urine Output Tracking

Duke University48 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to test an electronic apparatus for measuring stool and urine output in an accurate and easy way. Participants will have one in-person or virtual visit with the study team prior to starting the study events. Participants that enroll in this study will have the freedom to choose when to begin and stop using the toilet apparatus when it is available for human testing. This apparatus will be located in a private bathroom in either the CIEMAS building or MSRB III Building.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Waste Output

Interventions

Toilet seat that measures waste outputDEVICE

Participants will use a toilet that includes a apparatus designed to measure waste output.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * people who are able to use the private bathroom at no risk to themselves in the CIEMAS building (B508) or the bathroom located in room 4002, 4th floor of MSRB3. * students or employees at Duke University since card access is required for our MSRB3 bathroom. * people who spend most of their time in these buildings so we can assure the use of the toilet. * If the recruitment number is slow, enrollment will include people from the closest buildings. Exclusion Criteria: * People who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices won't be able to enroll, since at this moment the bathroom is not compliant with the requirements on The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Locations (1)

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Percent of urine output correctly identified as measured by toilet seat apparatus .

This analysis is intended to determine how accurately the apparatus measures urine output.

Time frame: Up to 3 months

Percent of stool output correctly identified as measured by toilet seat apparatus .

This analysis is intended to determine how accurately the apparatus measures stool output.

Time frame: Up to 3 months

Secondary Outcomes

Percent of urine weight correctly identified by toilet seat apparatus

Measured by comparing participant weight loss before and after toilet use

Time frame: Up to 3 months

Percent of stool weight correctly identified by toilet seat apparatus

Measured by comparing participant weight loss before and after toilet use

Time frame: Up to 3 months

Central Contacts

Lawrence David

CONTACT

919-668-5388 lawrence.david@duke.edu

Veronica Carrion

CONTACT

9197041523 vmp19@duke.edu

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