Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 7:51 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:15 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06159946
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2023-12-07
First Post:
2023-10-04
Brief Title:
Access-H20 Faucet for Spinal Cord Injury
Sponsor:
Old Dominion University
Organization:
Old Dominion University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Access-H20 Sensor Driven Smart Faucet to Enable and Empower Independent Drinking and Grooming for Individuals Impacted by Spinal Cord Injury
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2023-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The Phase I SBIR objective is to design develop demonstrate feasibility of Access-H2OTM a sensor driven smart faucet to enable and empower independent drinking and grooming for individuals impacted by spinal cord injury SCI SCI severely impacts functional independence ability to perform activities of daily living ADLs Greater function is typically lost with higher more complete injuries More specifically those impacted above C5-C7 have impaired upper extremities which limits the use of arms and hands for activities such as eating drinking and grooming Functional access to water for these individuals becomes a key to increased independence and successful completion of ADLs Therefore commercialization of smart fountain faucets which can automatically deliver water in target temperature force nozzle setting for a specific ADL has the potential to empower individuals with SCI for greater independence and improved quality of life Subjects with SCI and controls were recruited to test the functionality of the faucet which includes eye gaze voice and motion sensors to control the water stream for drinking rinsing and grooming
Detailed Description:
Nearly 300000 individuals are living with spinal cord injuries SCI and over 12000 new SCI occur annually in the United States Most SCIs involve the cervical neck region of the spine and cause partial or complete loss of movement of both arms both legs and the torso quadriplegia Individuals with a higher-level and more complete SCI typically have greater loss of functional movement and sensation below the level of the injury They require greater levels of assistance for self-care and mobility Currently there are limited options for quadriplegics to access water to perform basic activities of daily living such as drinking Additionally hydration packs and straws create unsanitary conditions and can be difficult to use The aim of the project is to develop an innovative fountain faucet to enable individuals living with SCI to access water more independently for basic activities of daily living The faucet incorporates electromechanical controls and software programs that adjust spray outlets spray angles and water temperatures A proximity sensor and voice recognition function allow users to control the faucet through a smart speaker These features enable precise dispensing of water at the desired temperature and volume while a camera and other sensors enable hands-free operation Subjects including individuals living with SCI and controls were recruited from an outpatient rehabilitation clinic to test the functionality of the faucet including eye gaze voice and motion sensors to control the water stream for drinking rinsing and grooming The examiner screened the subjects to determine their levels of functional independence independent modified independent assistance required and dependent The participants were also interviewed regarding their current methods of drinking rinsing and grooming The percentage and standard deviation of individuals in each level of independence for each function were calculated A t-test was conducted to determine any significant differences in the dependence levels between the tested subjects and the control group
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None