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Access-H20: Sensor-driven Smart Faucet Related Study

NCT07603258 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 23

Last updated 2026-05-22

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Summary

The objective of the SBIR Phase II study is to evaluate the updated Access-H2O™ system, a sensor-driven smart faucet developed during the Phase I SBIR project, to enhance independent drinking and grooming among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in both clinical and home settings. SCI significantly impairs functional independence and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), with greater loss of function associated with higher and more complete injuries. In particular, individuals with injuries above the C5-C7 level often experience substantial upper extremity impairment, limiting their ability to use their arms and hands for essential tasks such as eating, drinking, and grooming. Access to water is therefore critical for supporting independence and facilitating the successful completion of ADLs in this population.

The commercialization of a smart faucet system capable of automatically delivering water at target temperature, flow rate, and nozzle settings tailored to specific ADLs has the potential to substantially improve independence and quality of life for individuals with SCI. The Access-H2O™ faucet was developed and tested during the SBIR Phase I project in 2024 and was subsequently upgraded and refined based on Phase I findings. Participants with SCI, along with control participants, were recruited to evaluate the usability of the enhanced faucet system in both clinical and in-home settings. The updated system incorporates voice, motion, and remote-control interfaces to regulate water flow and temperature for ADLs, including drinking, grooming, and washing.

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Interventions

DEVICE

Water Faucet

Access H2OTM faucet is a smart, hand free faucet that is designed for ease water access for physical limitations

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Developmen

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Old Dominion University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anna Jeng, ScD · Old Dominion University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-01
Primary Completion
2024-08-31
Completion
2024-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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