sipIT Intervention for Kidney Stones

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byDavid E Conroy, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Penn State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?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.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 who've had a kidney stone in the last 5 years, can use a smartphone, and are willing to wear a Fitbit daily for a year. They should drink less than 2 liters of fluid per day. It's not for pregnant women or those planning pregnancy, people moving away or having surgery soon, on certain medical treatments, with specific health conditions that affect fluid intake or urine collection.

Inclusion Criteria

I am able to understand and agree to the study's procedures and risks.

I have had a painful kidney stone in the last 5 years.

Own iOS or Android smartphone

+4 more

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 12 months

I have been diagnosed with cystine kidney stones before.

Concurrently participating in another study involving fluid intake or diet

+5 more

Participant Groups

The sipIT study tests if tools like wrist sensors, smart water bottles, and apps can help people with past kidney stones follow doctor's advice on drinking enough fluids. Participants will use these tech aids to see if they improve their hydration habits.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: sipITExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants receive education and a digital tool to monitor their fluid intake and remind them when they have lapsed in regular fluid intake.

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Participants receive usual care (i.e., education about fluid intake guidelines and encouragement to meet those guidelines).