Can a toilet seat automatically measure waste output?
NCT ID NCT05438199
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a toilet seat equipped with a device designed to automatically measure stool and urine output. Researchers want to see how accurately it identifies and weighs waste compared to standard methods. Participants use the device in a private bathroom on Duke University's campus, with visits either in person or virtual. The goal is to make tracking waste output easier and more reliable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A toilet seat apparatus that measures waste output
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could provide a simple, automated way to track waste output, potentially aiding in health monitoring and clinical care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage prototype test with a small number of participants, so accuracy and real-world usability may not meet expectations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27708, United States
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