Access-H20: Sensor-driven Smart Faucet Related Study

Part of paid clinical trials in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sponsor
Old Dominion University
Study ID
NCT07603258
Phase
PHASE2
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Water Faucet — DEVICE
    Access H2OTM faucet is a smart, hand free faucet that is designed for ease water access for physical limitations

Study Details

The objective of the SBIR Phase II study is to evaluate the updated Access-H2O™ system, a sensor-driven smart faucet developed during the Phase I SBIR project, to enhance independent drinking and grooming among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in both clinical and home settings. SCI significantly impairs functional independence and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), with greater loss of function associated with higher and more complete injuries. In particular, individuals with injuries above the C5-C7 level often experience substantial upper extremity impairment, limiting their ability to use their arms and hands for essential tasks such as eating, drinking, and grooming. Access to water is therefore critical for supporting independence and facilitating the successful completion of ADLs in this population. The commercialization of a smart faucet system capable of automatically delivering water at target temperature, flow rate, and nozzle settings tailored to specific ADLs has the potential to substantially improve independence and quality of life for individuals with SCI. The Access-H2O™ faucet was developed and tested during the SBIR Phase I project in 2024 and was subsequently upgraded and refined based on Phase I findings. Participants with SCI, along with control participants, were recruited to evaluate the usability of the enhanced faucet system in both clinical and in-home settings. The updated system incorporates voice, motion, and remote-control interfaces to regulate water flow and temperature for ADLs, including drinking, grooming, and washing.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 1, 2024
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2024
Completion
Aug 31, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment
23 participants (actual)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY

Arms

  • Other: Faucet Water Output Activation
    Arm Description: Year 1 Study (in Clinic): Each subject was instructed to activate the water output modes for drinking and grooming using three different control methods of the faucet: placing their hand near the motion sensor (motion control), using a speech speaker (voice control), and using a remote sensor. For each activity of daily living (drinking and grooming), the physical therapist rated and recorded as "task completed", "partially completed", and "not completed."

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of Participants with Water Output Mode Activation [ Time Frame: From the start of testing to the completion up to 4 hours ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Monarch Physical Therapy ClinicNorfolkVirginia23508-

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