Thirst for Knowledge: A Hydration Education Program for Geriatrics
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this project is to determine the impact of hydration education on participant knowledge and water intake for residents in the independent living unit at Cornwall Manor. Therefore, we aim to look at the impact of education as a tool to improve overall hydration among the geriatric population.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Be a current resident at Cornwall Manor in the independent living unit Understand English Be literate to 5th grade level and up Ages 60+ years old Self report that they do not have a diagnosis of heart failure, dialysis, end stage renal failure and/or Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH) Have the ability to drink thin liquids Be their own legal guardian
Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
Cornwall Manor
RECRUITING
Cornwall
Contact Information
Primary
Caroline Kreider, B.S.
kreiderc1@duq.edu
1-717-304-4884
Backup
Elena Donoso Brown, Ph.D.
donosobrowne@duq.edu
412-396-5450
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-05-11
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-08-14
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Thirst for Knowledge
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Cornwall Manor
Leads: Duquesne University