Check an activity-tracking algorithm against a body-weight test
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial checks whether a new computer algorithm that uses an accelerometer (movement sensor) can accurately estimate your body’s activity and energy use. It compares the phone/wearable movement data to results from a special way of measuring how your body uses energy.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older
- Be able to walk by yourself regularly, without needing a wheelchair
- Be able to walk at least 50 feet without needing an assistive walking device
- Speak and read English
- Have a working smartphone and a computer with internet access
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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