Can Technology-Assisted Toilets Improve Hygiene and Independence in Geriatric Rehabilitation? A Cohort Study
NCT ID: NCT02518321
Last Updated: 2015-08-07
Study Results
The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.
Basic Information
Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.
UNKNOWN
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2015-08-31
2016-03-31
Brief Summary
Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.
Technology-assisted toilets (TATs) clean and dry the anal and vaginal regions using a stream of water and a fan. They can therefore potentially eliminate the need for patients to be able to wipe themselves. TATs are operated using wall-mounted remote controls. This study will examine the potential benefits of TAT use in geriatric rehabilitation patients.
Forty patients aged ≥65 years referred for treatment of physical impairments to the Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit (GRU) of the Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital (EBH) will be recruited for this study. Participants will have a bowel movement on two occasions, once using toilet paper and once using the TAT. The Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS), a validated questionnaire, will be used to analyze participants' toileting experience. Participants will be visually evaluated for cleanliness before and after each testing session.
The investigators hypothesize that participants will report that, in comparison with use of a standard toilet, toileting using the TAT: 1) is easier to use, 2) improves psychological well-being and 3) is more effective at cleaning than regular wiping techniques.
Related Clinical Trials
Explore similar clinical trials based on study characteristics and research focus.
Briefs With Tapes Versus Pull Ups for Urinary Incontinence in Older People With Mild to Moderate Dementia (CUPID)
NCT04290403
Experimental Control Investigation of the Impact of Assistive Technology on the User-caregiver Dyad: a Multi-site Trial
NCT00927706
Effectiveness of Continence Promotion Interventions Among Community-dwelling Older Women
NCT01239836
Comparison of Subacute and Hospital Based Rehabilitation Care
NCT00038363
Telemonitoring of Activities of Daily Living in Home Care Services of Older Adults with Cognitive Deficits
NCT06888713
Detailed Description
Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.
Conditions
See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.
Study Design
Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.
RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
Study Groups
Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.
Standard Toileting First
This group will complete the standard toileting trial before the TAT toileting trial.
Technology-Assisted Toileting
TAT Toileting First
This group will complete the TAT toileting trial before the standard toileting trial.
Technology-Assisted Toileting
Interventions
Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.
Technology-Assisted Toileting
Other Intervention Names
Discover alternative or legacy names that may be used to describe the listed interventions across different sources.
Eligibility Criteria
Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.
Inclusion Criteria
2. inpatients at the EBH GRU
3. can communicate effectively in English or French
4. are able to remain balanced while sitting on a toilet
5. are able to physically use the remote control
6. are able to wipe themselves, but they do not need to be able to wipe themselves effectively
Exclusion Criteria
2. are severely aphasic
3. are undergoing treatment that interferes with toileting
4. have any conditions that increase perineal sensitivity such as ulcers, wounds, or infections
5. require two people to assist them in transferring to and from the toilet
6. are under isolation precautions
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.
University of Ottawa
OTHER
Bruyère Academic Medical Organization
UNKNOWN
TOTO USA
UNKNOWN
Bruyère Health Research Institute.
OTHER
Responsible Party
Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.
Principal Investigators
Learn about the lead researchers overseeing the trial and their institutional affiliations.
Hillel Finestone, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Bruyère Continuing Care, Bruyère Research Institute, Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital, University of Ottawa.
Central Contacts
Reach out to these primary contacts for questions about participation or study logistics.
Other Identifiers
Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.
M16-15-022
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
More Related Trials
Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.