The goal of this clinical trial is to clarify the normal response of the body after food intake. Therefore, participants will wear three wearables for two weeks and document their food intake via an app- and picture-based protocol.
The aim of this study is to investigate physiologically measurable reactions of the body to food intake. We want to find out which of the parameters collected can provide information about food intake and which techniques for data collection are expedient in this context. Ultimately, the aim is to develop a way of determining food intake from physiological data from physiological data without the user indicating this to the device. The following data is collected continuously over a period of 2 weeks: Electrocardiogram (ECG), pulse rate from photoplethysmogram, body temperature, movement, skin conductance, and a continuous glucose measurement in the interstitium (CGM). The test subjects will also be asked to document each of their meals and snacks via an app using a photo. As an optional additional examination, female study participants will be offered an intravaginal temperature measurement. This independently performed measurement enables the core body temperature to be recorded.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
36
Participants will wear an electrode on the chest for the measurement of the heart rate variability, a sensor for temperature measurement, and a sensor for continuous blood glucose measurement. Food intake will be recorded via pictures. One mixed meal tolerance test will be performed as a reference for further analyses. Females have the option to use a device for intravaginal temperature measurement.
Universityhospital Ulm
Ulm, Germany
Electrocardiogram
Changes in heart rate variability in response to food intake. Assessed through Vivalink ECG wearable that measures a continuous 3-channel ECG.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Body temperature
Changes in body temperature in response to food intake. Vivalink ECG and CORE sensor continuously measure the skin temperature. CORE sensor is also able to determine the body core temperature via a heat flux sensor. For women, body core temperature can be measured with the trackle wearable.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Skin conductance
Changes in skin conductance in response to food intake. CardioWatch wearable continuously measures the skin conductance
Time frame: 2 weeks
Glucose level
Changes in glucose levels in the interstitium in response to food intake. FreeStyle libre sensors continuously measure the glucose levels.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Physical Activity
The wearable Vivalink ECG contains an accelerometer to continuously assess activity, intensity and body position.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Food intake
Assessed through photo-documentation of consumed food
Time frame: 2 weeks
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