The purpose of this study is to examine how Transcutaneous Vibratory Stimulation (TVS) produced by the Apollo wearable affects sleep and cardiovascular function in a diverse real-world population of Apollo users.
The Apollo wearable is a consumer wellness device that offers a non-invasive, non-habit-forming wearable solution to improve performance and recovery under stress in children and adults by delivering gentle wave-like vibrations (Transcutaneous Vibratory Stimulation) to the body. In this observational cohort study, we will assess sleep and cardiovascular metrics measured during sleep by Oura ring in participants who use Apollo wearable device both historically (2 years in the past) as well as in the future (two years forward). Participants will not be required to make any changes to their activities of daily living or lifestyle except for the continued use of their Apollo wearable devices and answer periodic questionnaires through an online survey tool. Participant data for days with and without using the Apollo wearable will be analyzed to identify the near term and long term effects of using a TVS device on sleep and cardiovascular signatures. Environmental and confounding data will be derived from the survey data and biometrics data from the wearables.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Average Heart Rate during sleep
The average heart rate measured during sleep in beats per minute
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Heart Rate Variability during sleep
The Heart Rate Variability value measured during sleep in milli seconds
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Lowest Heart Rate during sleep
The lowest Heart Rate measured during sleep in beats per minutes
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Sleep Onset
The amount of time it takes to fall asleep once you are on the bed in seconds
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Sleep efficiency
The proportion of time spent sleeping to total time in bed
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Wake time during sleep
Total amount of time spent awake during a sleep session in seconds
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Sleep duration
Total amount of time spent sleeping in seconds
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Deep sleep duration
Total amount of time spent in deep sleep during sleep sessions in seconds
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
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REM sleep duration
Total amount of time spent in REM sleep during sleep sessions in seconds
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a self-rated questionnaire which assesses sleep quality and disturbances over a 1-month time interval. With a range of scores 1-21.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years
Oura Sleep Score
A proprietary Oura score (0-100) assigned to daily sleep based on sleep quality, age, gender, and sleep metrics.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 4 years