Hands-Free faucet lets quadriplegics drink and groom using only voice or eye gaze
NCT ID NCT06159946
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a smart faucet that can be controlled by voice, eye gaze, or hand motion to help people with cervical spinal cord injury drink water and groom themselves. Twenty-eight participants tried the faucet to see if they could complete tasks like drinking, rinsing, and washing. The goal is to give people with limited arm and hand function more independence in daily life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Access-H2O smart faucet (device with motion, eye gaze, and voice sensors)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help people with spinal cord injuries gain more independence in daily tasks like drinking and grooming.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small feasibility study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still a prototype and not yet available commercially.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ODU Monarch Physical Therapy Clinic
Norfolk, Virginia, 23509, United States
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