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NCT Number: NCT01703715

Hydration and Outcome in Older Patients

Dehydration is recognised as a major issue in healthcare. Recovery after illness, extended length of stay, pressure sores and slow tissue recovery can all be impacted by dehydration. One of the biggest problems for many people with regard to getting a drink is easy, independent access - if they can't reach the jug/cup without a struggle then they often will go thirsty and potentially become dehydrated.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of dehydration on outcome in patients 65 years and over. Furthermore we aim to assess the impact of providing easy, 24 hour, independently accessible fluids on reducing dehydration as well as improving patient experience.

We hypothesise that patients who are dehydration will take longer to recover from illness and stay in hospital for longer periods.

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Key information

Conditions

Dehydration Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Water-Electrolyte Imbalance

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Queens Medical Centre

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • - All patients of 65 years and over that are admitted acutely to medical wards
  • - Ward staff who have been working in the clinical area for the duration of the trial (The Hydrant part of the study).

Exclusion criteria

  • - Patients who are moribund
  • - Patients who are doubly incontinent
  • - Patients on the end of life pathway
  • - Patients with terminal illness with a known life expectancy less than 3 months

Treatment and study plan

The Hydrant

Device

The Hydrant is a new form of "drinking system" that may be used to provide continuous access to hydration will be given to 20 patients. 10 of the patients will have mild cognitive impairment with Mini Mental State Examination less than 24 and 10 with normal cognitive function. Patients and staff will be interviewed to assess the feasibility of the hydrant.

Primary outcomes

  1. Serum Osmolality

    Time frame: At admission and 48hrs post admission to hospital

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Nottingham

Other

Registry information

Acronym: HOOP

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Oct 10, 2012
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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