Feasibility of Using sipIT Tools to Increase Compliance With Fluid Consumption Guidelines in Urolithiasis-Prone Subjects
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/27/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 19, 2018 |
| End Date: | June 1, 2019 |
| Contact: | David E Conroy, PhD. |
| Email: | dec9@psu.edu |
| Phone: | 814-863-3451 |
Feasibility of Using sipIT Tools to Increase Compliance With Fluid Consumption Guidelines in Urolithiasis -Prone Subjects
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of using sipIT tools (i.e.,
wrist-worn sensors, smart water bottles, mobile applications) to increase compliance with
physician-recommended fluid consumption guidelines in participants with a history of
urolithiasis. The study aims to: 1) deliver notifications regarding fluid consumption to the
FitBit Versa and the participant's smartphone based on the participant's assessed fluid
intake, and 2) determine the acceptability of using the sipIT tools to increase fluid
consumption. It is hypothesized that receiving notifications regarding fluid consumption will
lead to an increased compliance in attaining fluid consumption guidelines. Further, it is
hypothesized that the frequency of notifications will diminish across the study duration.
wrist-worn sensors, smart water bottles, mobile applications) to increase compliance with
physician-recommended fluid consumption guidelines in participants with a history of
urolithiasis. The study aims to: 1) deliver notifications regarding fluid consumption to the
FitBit Versa and the participant's smartphone based on the participant's assessed fluid
intake, and 2) determine the acceptability of using the sipIT tools to increase fluid
consumption. It is hypothesized that receiving notifications regarding fluid consumption will
lead to an increased compliance in attaining fluid consumption guidelines. Further, it is
hypothesized that the frequency of notifications will diminish across the study duration.
Complying with fluid consumption guidelines provides a variety of health benefits. Patients
with a history of urolithiasis are a segment of the population that can benefit from meeting
physician-recommended fluid consumption guidelines. Preliminary studies with this population
have revealed patient interest in using various technologies (i.e., wrist-worn sensors, smart
water bottles, mobile applications) to increase their fluid consumption but the investigators
are not aware of any that combine multiple technologies. The investigators' long-term goal is
to examine if just-in-time reminder notifications to drink following periods when patients
have not been drinking will increase compliance among patients with a history of
urolithiasis. To prepare for that study, the investigators seek to evaluate the feasibility
and acceptability of the sipIT tools in this study.
This study is part three of a set of studies aimed at determining the feasibility of using
technology to increase compliance with fluid consumption guidelines. Preliminary data
included 1) a focus group of participants with a history of urolithiasis and 2) a lab study
to examine the feasibility of using wrist-worn sensors to detect non-alcoholic drinking
events. Data from the focus group revealed that participants are interested in using a
variety of technologies (e.g., wrist-worn sensors, smart water bottles, mobile applications)
to assist with increasing fluid consumption. Data from the lab study revealed that using
wrist-worn inertial sensors to detect drinking events is feasible. Based on data from the lab
study, an algorithm was developed to detect these drinking events and has been implemented in
a consumer smartwatch consumer smartwatch app for just-in-time drinking detection.
with a history of urolithiasis are a segment of the population that can benefit from meeting
physician-recommended fluid consumption guidelines. Preliminary studies with this population
have revealed patient interest in using various technologies (i.e., wrist-worn sensors, smart
water bottles, mobile applications) to increase their fluid consumption but the investigators
are not aware of any that combine multiple technologies. The investigators' long-term goal is
to examine if just-in-time reminder notifications to drink following periods when patients
have not been drinking will increase compliance among patients with a history of
urolithiasis. To prepare for that study, the investigators seek to evaluate the feasibility
and acceptability of the sipIT tools in this study.
This study is part three of a set of studies aimed at determining the feasibility of using
technology to increase compliance with fluid consumption guidelines. Preliminary data
included 1) a focus group of participants with a history of urolithiasis and 2) a lab study
to examine the feasibility of using wrist-worn sensors to detect non-alcoholic drinking
events. Data from the focus group revealed that participants are interested in using a
variety of technologies (e.g., wrist-worn sensors, smart water bottles, mobile applications)
to assist with increasing fluid consumption. Data from the lab study revealed that using
wrist-worn inertial sensors to detect drinking events is feasible. Based on data from the lab
study, an algorithm was developed to detect these drinking events and has been implemented in
a consumer smartwatch consumer smartwatch app for just-in-time drinking detection.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Fluent in spoken and written English, and capable of providing informed consent
- Own an iPhone (version 6 or higher)
- History of urolithiasis
- Willingness to complete all study procedures: completing questionnaires, participating
in semi-structured interviews, tracking fluid consumption, wearing a FitBit Versa and
receiving notifications on the FitBit and their smartphone for a three-month period
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any medical condition that interferes with regular fluid consumption
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