Evaluation of Wearable Multi-modality Sensors for Monitoring Vital Signs
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safe wearability and basic functions of the multi-modality sensors fabricated in the PI lab.
Description
Members of this research team have developed innovative, wearable devices capable of being comfortably and continuously worn while recording diverse physiologic measurements. The purpose of this study is to validate the safe wearability and basic functions of the novel biocompatible electronic sensor that will allow continuous, non-invasive physiological measurements. This study aims to obtain preliminary data on the safety and functional aspects of the developed devices and compare it to approved medical equipments (including Abbott Medquip Oximeter, Omron blood pressure monitor, and Vicorder…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with ages between 18 and 99. * Healthy individuals (not known to suffer any significant illness relevant to the proposed study). Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating. * History of active (clinically significant) skin disorders that make skin vulnerable to contact conventional electronic devices. * History of allergic response to silicones or adhesives (such as 3M Tegaderm). * Broken, damaged or irritated skin or rashes near the sensor application sites (finger, wrist, temple, subclavian, arm, neck, and thigh). * Subjects who are physically or cogniti…
Interventions
- DeviceMulti-modality Noninvasive Biosensor
The wearable sensor devices will be placed on the finger, wrist, temple, subclavian, arm, neck, and thigh of the participant and will provide continuous tissue mechanics, heart rate, respiration rate, blood flow, and pulse oxygenation measurements continuously throughout the experimental period.
- DeviceOximeter
The oximeter device will be placed on the right middle finger of the participant and will provide continuous pulse oxygenation and heart rate measurements continuously throughout the experimental period.
- DevicePortable Blood Pressure Monitor
The blood pressure monitor device will be placed on the left arm of the participant and will take a blood pressure measurement every 5 minutes throughout the 15 minute experimental period, and every 15 minutes throughout the 2 hour experimental period.
- DeviceVicorder Pulse Wave Velocity Monitor
The pulse wave velocity monitor device will be placed on the right side of the neck and the right thigh and will provide measurements continuously throughout the experimental period.
Location
- Kenan Laboratories at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, North Carolina