RecruitingNot Applicable

Prototyping a Device for Automating Stool and Urine Output Tracking

United States48 participantsStarted 2022-11-14

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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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.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

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

Timeframe: Up to 3 months

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

Timeframe: Up to 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05438199

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-07

Contact for this trial

Lawrence David

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

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