The purpose of this research study is to test our privacy-conscious activity monitoring camera device. We have designed new wearable technology that collects useful information about lifestyle habits (eating, smoking, exercise, etc.). With the use of this device, we hope to better the lives of anyone suffering from health-damaging lifestyle habits and improve daily habits through the use of wearable sensors.
What happens if I decide to participate?
Participants will need to be available for a period of one week. During the week, participants can earn up to $100 and will:
• Take the device home and wear it during waking hours
• Make two short visits to the Northwestern campus in downtown Chicago
• Keep a digital log of food and drink items consumed throughout the day while wearing the device
• Participate in three short phone calls with a student dietitian
Who can participate?
-Individuals 18 years of age or older
-Individuals who live in the Chicago Metropolitan area
-Individuals who can speak, read, and write in English
-Individuals with a BMI of 18.5 and above (our survey tool will calculate this for you)
-Individuals with a smartphone
For questions about the study, email study coordinator Bonnie Nolan at show contact info
. Please complete the survey at the following link and a member of the study team will contact you if you are eligible:
https://redcap.link/eat3
We cannot promise any benefits to you or others from your taking part in this research. However, participants are making a positive contribution to the future of health research. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. You are free not to participate or to withdraw at any time, for whatever reason, without penalty.
PI Nabil Alshurafa, PhD
EAT: A Reliable Eating Assessment Technology for Free-living Individuals
IRB #: STU00215714
Northwestern University Department of Preventive Medicine