Collecting at-Home Biometric Measures for Longitudinal Research From the i3C: Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of individual wearable devices or internet-based applications to collect biometric data from research participants is popular, but several devices may be needed to replace a full set of research measurements.

Objective

In this study, we assessed the feasibility of a "Virtual Home Clinic" within the context of long-term epidemiologic studies.

Methods

Participants from 3 study cohorts were recruited. Devices were sent to the home to measure anthropometrics, resting metabolic rate, blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), heart rhythm, oxygen saturation, glucose, total cholesterol, physical activity, diet, sleep duration or quality, and arterial stiffness over the course of 1 week. Stool and saliva were also self-collected for microbiome, DNA, and cotinin

SUBMITTER: Russell M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12195623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature