Effectiveness of the AI-Supporter in Reducing Urinary Tract Infections

Last updated: September 23, 2024
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Urinary Tract Infections

Bladder Disorders

Urinary Incontinence

Treatment

AI-supporter

Clinical Study ID

NCT06613503
CMUH113-REC3-109
  • Ages > 20
  • Female

Study Summary

The "AI Supporter," an intelligent excretion management robot, leverages artificial intelligence-based vision recognition to autonomously detect and cleanse affected areas, followed by drying and changing the diaper, thereby reducing caregiver strain and enhancing care quality. This study aims to assess the efficacy of the "AI Supporter" in decreasing the incidence of urinary tract infections and incontinence-associated dermatitis among incontinent patients, in addition to exploring its cost-effectiveness.

Adopting an experimental (two groups) and longitudinal design, this research utilizes both convenience and random sampling strategies. The study anticipates recruiting 60 female subjects who have been confined to bed for more than three months with urinary and/or fecal incontinence. Participants will intermittently use the AI Supporter over a 14-day period. Measurement tools include routine urine analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants must have been bedridden for at least 3 months and have urinary and/orfecal incontinence.

  • Female participants aged over 20 years old.

  • Participants must be capable of wearing the AI-supporter device during the studyperiod.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with severe skin conditions unrelated to incontinence.

  • Participants with current urinary tract infections or incontinence-associateddermatitis at the time of enrollment.

  • Participants who are unable to provide informed consent or have a legalrepresentative to do so.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: AI-supporter
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 22, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2025

Study Description

Background: As Taiwan progresses medically, the aging demographic has become a significant challenge, leading to an escalation in the disabled population. The lack of caregiving manpower represents a critical bottleneck in the provision of long-term care. Diaper changing, a daily and labor-intensive task for caregivers, involves bending motions that pose a risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Consequently, the imperative development of automated caregiving technologies has emerged. The "AI Supporter," an intelligent excretion management robot, leverages artificial intelligence-based vision recognition to autonomously detect and cleanse affected areas, followed by drying and changing the diaper, thereby reducing caregiver strain and enhancing care quality.

Objective: This study aims to assess the efficacy of the "AI Supporter" in decreasing the incidence of urinary tract infections and incontinence-associated dermatitis among incontinent patients, in addition to exploring its cost-effectiveness.

Methods: Adopting an experimental (two groups) and longitudinal design, this research utilizes both convenience and random sampling strategies. Scheduled from November 2024 to October 2025 at a residential long-term care facility in Central Taiwan, the study anticipates recruiting 60 female subjects who have been confined to bed for more than three months with urinary and/or fecal incontinence. Participants will intermittently use the AI Supporter over a 14-day period. Measurement tools include routine urine analysis, incontinence-associated dermatitis rating scales, pressure sore assessments, skin pH measurements, caregiver hours, and cost analyses pertaining to diapers and the AI Supporter. The principal analytical method employed will be Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE), with statistical significance defined at p < 0.05.

Expected Outcomes: The AI Supporter is expected to significantly reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections and incontinance-associated dermatitis in patients, concurrently alleviating caregiver workload and diminishing associated costs.

Connect with a study center

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    Taichung,
    Taiwan

    Active - Recruiting

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