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The AIM Study: Wearable Sensor For Dietary Intake


Experimental device study

Study Type
Experimental device study
Study Purpose
The Automatic Ingestion Monitor (AIM) Study was designed to examine patterns of eating, such as, what and when people eat, how much people eat, and how quickly people eat, using a small device placed on a pair of eyeglasses.
Study Design

Participants will be asked to wear the AIM device for 7 days for at least 12 hours per day. After they complete the week of wearing the device, they will return the device and answer some questions regarding wearing the AIM and their eating habits. This study was featured on WPRI: click here to view

Study Requirements
Participants must be between 18 and 65 years old and have a BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2. To find out more information and to see if you are eligible, please follow this link. For more information on eligibility requirements, please contact Kevin O’Leary at koleary@lifespan.org or or 401-793-8965.
Study Duration
Approximately 1 week
Study Benefits
Participants will be compensated for wearing the AIM device and completing questionnaires related to the AIM.
Study Contact

To find out more information and to see if you are eligible, please follow this link. To find out more about the study, contact Kevin O’Leary at koleary@lifespan.org or 401-793-8965.

 

 

 

 

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