Using a wearable sensor to check hydration in elderly people
Assessing Hydration Status With a Wearable Bioimpedance Sensor in Elderly Individuals - A Prospective Feasibility Study
NA · Mode Sensors AS · NCT05831800
This study tests a new wearable device that helps older adults keep track of their hydration to see if it can prevent dehydration.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mode Sensors AS (industry) |
| Locations | 1 site (Trondheim) |
| Trial ID | NCT05831800 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the feasibility, usability, and safety of a wearable bioimpedance sensor designed to monitor hydration status in elderly individuals. Participants aged 60 and older will wear the sensor on their upper back, which will be replaced weekly over four phases, each lasting four weeks. The study aims to assess how effectively this technology can be used to prevent dehydration in this vulnerable population. Interim analyses will be conducted between phases to evaluate progress and safety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals aged 60 years and older.
Not a fit: Patients with known allergies to the sensor's materials or those with non-intact skin at the application site will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved hydration monitoring and prevention of dehydration-related complications in elderly patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable technology for health monitoring is growing, this specific application for hydration assessment in elderly individuals is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergies or skin sensitivities to electrode hydrogel and/or acrylic-based adhesives * Non-intact skin such as skin breakdown where the device is to be placed (upper back) * Implantable pulse generators such as pacemakers and defibrillators * Any medical or psychiatric condition, which in the opinion of the investigator precludes participation
Where this trial is running
Trondheim
- Tempe Helse- og velferdssenter — Trondheim, Norway (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sigve N Aas, PhD
- Email: sigve.aas@modesensors.com
- Phone: 004741499074
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Dehydration