Monitoring dietary intake using wearable biomarkers
Identifying Physiological Biomarkers for Monitoring Dietary Behaviours
This study is testing if wearable devices can help us better understand what and how much people eat by tracking their body's reactions during meals.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Imperial College London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT06398340 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to identify physiological biomarkers associated with food and energy intake to develop an objective tool for estimating dietary intake. The study will involve ten healthy adults who will participate in two visits where they consume high- and low-calorie meals in a randomized order. During these meals, physiological changes such as skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, and pulse rate will be monitored to assess their correlation with eating behaviors. The goal is to improve the accuracy of dietary intake assessments beyond traditional self-reporting methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18-65 with a BMI between 18-30 who can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic medical conditions, eating disorders, or those outside the specified age and BMI range may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate and objective methods for monitoring dietary intake, benefiting individuals managing their nutrition.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel, similar studies exploring wearable technology for health monitoring have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Age between 18-65 years (inclusive) * Body mass index (BMI) of 18-30 kg/m2 * Willingness and ability to give written informed consent. * Willingness and ability to understand, to participate and to comply with the study requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Outside of specified age and BMI range * Chronic medical conditions including for eating disorders, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cancer, acute infectious disease, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, and chronic gastrointestinal condition. * Taking part in another research study or donating any blood in the last 3 months
Where this trial is running
London
- NIHR Imperial College London Clinical Research Facility — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mayue Shi, PhD — Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London
- Study coordinator: Mingzhu Cai, PhD
- Email: m.cai18@imperial.ac.uk
- Phone: +44(0)7395757128
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.