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Wearable Electronic Device Clinical Trial in Chicago, IL

Access cutting-edge wearable electronic device treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Chicago. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Northwestern University

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This study follows strict safety protocols and ethical guidelines

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All study-related wearable electronic device treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Chicago

    Convenient for IL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Chicago site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Wearable Electronic Device Study in Chicago

This study utilizes a small, privacy-conscious wearable device intended to monitor human behaviors. The device is worn around the neck, capturing the wearer's head and upper torso within its field of view, and records color images without audio. Participants visit the lab for consent, device training and recording of several activities using the device. Participants will then take the device home and wear it during their normal schedules for four "active" weeks. During each active week, participants will wear the device, keep a log of all food and drink items consumed throughout the day and participate in unscheduled phone calls with a dietitian. A "washout" week occurs in between each active week in which participants do not need to complete any study tasks. Alongside the device, we have included three privacy filters (blur, edge, and avatar) capable of obscuring faces and objects seen in the device-captured images. All participants will be subject to unfiltered recording during their first week followed by a different filter each following active week in a random order. At the start of each active week, participants view an example of what their recorded images will look like that week (given the privacy filter). At the end of the seven weeks, participants will return the device and provide the lab with feedback on the design of the device and its privacy-preserving features.

Sponsor: Northwestern University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

BMI greater than or equal to 18.5
Chicago metropolitan area resident
Able to speak, read and write in English
Has a valid phone number
Owns a smartphone
Has access to a computer

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
Experienced significant weight loss/gain in the last three months (25 lbs or more)
Diagnosed with or has a family history of genetic obesity syndromes (e.g., Prader-Willi, Bardet-Biedl, Cohen Syndrome)
Member of household enrolled in the study

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Chicago?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06118528) has an active research site in Chicago, IL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Wearable Electronic Device Treatment Options in Chicago, IL

If you're searching for wearable electronic device treatment options in Chicago, IL, this clinical trial (NCT06118528) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Chicago research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced wearable electronic device specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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