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NCT00058942 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

A Trial of Tap Water Treatment in the Elderly

A NA study of Diarrhea and Gastrointestinal Diseases, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
810
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00058942 is a NA study of Diarrhea and Gastrointestinal Diseases that has completed, run by National Institute on Aging (NIA). The registered enrollment target is 810 participants, above the 123-participant average among 24 other Diarrhea trials with a reported enrollment target (559% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00058942, a NA study of Diarrhea and Gastrointestinal Diseases, has completed, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA).

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
810 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study is being conducted in Sonoma County, California. Gastrointestinal illness and diarrhea are recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. One study showed that 51% of deaths caused by diarrhea over a 9-year period occurred in individuals over the age of 74 years. Although many infectious diseases are more problematic in the elderly because of a decline in immune function and a higher incidence of pre-existing malnutrition and dehydration, it is still not known what the principal modes of transmission are and which infectious agents are responsible. The principal objective of this study is to evaluate the ability of in-home treatment of tapwater to reduce gastrointestinal illness in non-institutionalized elderly individuals. The trial will test household-level treatment of drinking water by joint use of ultraviolet light and filtration devices. A secondary objective is an estimate of the incidence of specific bacterial, viral, and protozoan agents in stool specimens collected from elderly individuals with gastrointestinal symptoms that might be related to water consumption.

Interventions

  • DEVICE home drinking water treatment device

Study Locations (1)

California

  • University of California Berkeley - Berkeley

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 810 participants
Start Date 2000-01
Est. Completion 2006-11
Phase NA

Sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

131 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00058942

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00058942 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 810 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 123-participant average among 24 other Diarrhea trials with a reported enrollment target (559% higher). The listed sponsor is National Institute on Aging (NIA), which has 131 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Diarrhea appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which home drinking water treatment device is the first listed.

NCT00058942 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00058942 about?

NCT00058942 is a clinical study titled "A Trial of Tap Water Treatment in the Elderly". This study is being conducted in Sonoma County, California. Gastrointestinal illness and diarrhea are recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. One study showed that 51% of deaths caused by diarrhea over a 9-year period occurred in individuals over the age of 74 y...

What is the current status of trial NCT00058942?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 810 participants. The study started on 2000-01. Estimated completion is 2006-11.

What conditions does trial NCT00058942 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Diseases.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00058942?

The interventions under investigation include: home drinking water treatment device (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00058942?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA), which has 131 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00058942 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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