Hydration Monitor Validation in Elderly
| Status: | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 65 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/7/2015 |
| Start Date: | January 2015 |
| Contact: | Alan C Utter, PhD |
| Email: | utterc@appstate.edu |
| Phone: | 828-262-3094 |
The Validity of Ultrasound Velocity to Assess Hydration Status of Elderly Residing in Assisted Living Facilities
The study will aim to determine normal daily variation of the individual hydration level in
longitudinal study on elderly in assisted living facility and assess a range of variation of
individual hydration baselines for elderly in a normal physiologically hydrated state.
longitudinal study on elderly in assisted living facility and assess a range of variation of
individual hydration baselines for elderly in a normal physiologically hydrated state.
Inclusion Criteria:
- elderly ( above 65 years old)
- male and female subjects who is residing in assisted living centers
Exclusion Criteria:
- Open wounds or rashes on calf testing area
- Active skin infection
- Subjects will be excluded from the study if they can't physically stand on both feet
without assistance
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