sipIT for Kidney Stones

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Penn State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial studies how a system that tracks fluid intake and sends reminders can help patients change and maintain their drinking habits, especially when their routines are disrupted by stress or life events.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who are currently experiencing kidney stones. The specific eligibility criteria to participate in the study have not been provided, so it's important to contact the research team for detailed information on who can join.

Inclusion Criteria

Live in continental US

Proficient in English

I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have heart failure, severe kidney disease, or chronic low sodium that would stop me from drinking a lot of fluids.

I am planning to undergo surgery within the next 6 months.

Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the next 6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• sipIT (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The sipIT intervention is being tested in this study. It aims to understand how behavior changes, continues over time, and adherence are influenced during and after a three-month period of using sipIT.

Participant Groups

Group I: sipIT Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will receive an educational handout about physical activity, a connected water bottle with its companion mobile application. For months 1-3, participants will receive lapse-contingent reminders to drink delivered by text message.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Penn State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

380

Recruited

131,000+