Optical Heart Rate Wearable Technology Validation Study
Summary
This study aims to test a new wearable device designed by Polar Electro Oy to see how well it measures heart rate and heart rate changes during different activities. Participants will drive a car, walk and jog on a treadmill, and play a video game while wearing the device. The goal is to check if the device works accurately in these different situations. We are looking for people who are healthy, can walk and jog on a treadmill, drive a vehicle, and have no serious health issues. Your participation will help us understand how well this new device works.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 18 to 50
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
To join the study, you need to meet the following requirements:
1) Be healthy and free from any current injuries.
2) Have no serious heart or metabolic health problems.
3) Have no tattoos on your wrist or upper arm where the devices will be attached.
4) Be between 18 and 50 years old.
5) Hold a valid Alberta driver’s license and insurance with a registered vehicle
6) Be able to walk and jog on a treadmill.
7) Have no symptoms from a concussion or brain-related issues that could affect your ability to complete the tasks.
Exclusion criteria:
You are not eligible to participate if you:
1) Have any current injuries.
2) Have serious heart or metabolic health problems.
3) Have tattoos on your wrist or upper arm where the devices will be placed.
4) Are under 18 or over 50 years old.
5) Do not own a car or have a valid Alberta driver’s license and insurance.
6) Cannot walk or jog on a treadmill.
7) Have symptoms from a concussion or brain-related issues that could affect your ability to complete the tasks.
Participate
Fill out the following form if you want to participate in this research
Collection of personal information
Your personal information is collected under
the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If
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Additional information
Contact information
If you're interested in participating in this study or have any questions, please contact Dr. Christian Clermont. He is a Senior Research Scientist at Sport Product Testing with the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary.
Principal investigator:
Christian Clermont
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB24-1218