Device for tracking stool and urine output
Official title: Prototyping a Device for Automating Stool and Urine Output Tracking
Run by Duke University · NCT05438199 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new electronic device that helps people easily track their stool and urine output to improve health monitoring.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 14, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05438199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are students or employees at Duke University who can safely use the designated bathrooms.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices will not benefit due to current accessibility limitations of the bathroom facilities.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study tests an electronic device designed to accurately measure stool and urine output in a user-friendly manner. Participants will have the option to use the device at their convenience in a private bathroom located within Duke University's CIEMAS or MSRB III buildings. The study involves either an in-person or virtual visit with the research team prior to participation, ensuring that users can safely operate the device. The goal is to improve the accuracy of waste output tracking for better health monitoring.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could enhance the accuracy of waste output tracking, leading to improved patient care and monitoring.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, there is limited information on similar studies, suggesting this may be a novel endeavor.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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.
Where it's running
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lawrence David — Duke University - MGM
- Study coordinator: Lawrence David
- Email: lawrence.david@duke.edu
- Phone: 919-668-5388
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.