Pilot Study of a Wearable Hydration Monitor in Haemodialysis Patients: Haemodialysis Outcomes & Patient Empowerment Study 02.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to assess the validity and reproducibility of a wearable hydration device in a cohort of maintenance dialysis patients.

Methods

We conducted a prospective, single-arm observational study on 20 haemodialysis patients between January and June 2021 in a single centre. A prototype wearable infrared spectroscopy device, termed the Sixty device, was worn on the forearm during dialysis sessions and nocturnally. Bioimpedance measurements were performed 4 times using the body composition monitor (BCM) over 3 weeks. Measurements from the Sixty device were compared with the BCM overhydration index (litres) pre- and post-dialysis and with standard haemodialysis parameters.

Results

12 out of 20 patients had useable data. Mean age was 52 ± 12.4 years. The over

SUBMITTER: Sandys V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10184568 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature