SMART BAND STUDY

RECRUITMENT

Smart Band Validation Study

Study Objective: to evaluate the performance of heart rate, steps, distance, and elevation measurements from wrist-worn study devices by comparing them to reference devices.  

STUDY STATUS: OPEN

Physical Requirements

Our activities cater to a range of fitness levels. Participants should be comfortable engaging in the following activities. Each activity is performed 5 minutes at a time, followed by rest.

High-Intensity & Cardio: HIIT sessions, rowing, and elliptical workouts

Indoor & Outdoor Movement: Running, cycling, and walking both in-facility and outdoors

(Being able to ride an outdoor bike, comfortably, on different terrain is a MUST for participation.)

Flexibility & Balance: Yoga flows and mobility work

Strength Training: Light weightlifting and resistance exercises

Key Study Information

Who Can Join: Adults aged 21 to 65 who meet the eligibility criteria

Duration: 3 study activities, approximately 1-2 hours each activity (4.5 hours total including intake)

Location: 16895 Oak Glen Ave, Morgan Hill CA, 95037

Compensation

You will be paid $300 for completing the study.

$25 for screening and training

$200 for visit compensation

$75 for travel costs (in the case you have to return to complete a redo)

Please Read

ALL subjects are required to fill out a W-9 tax form before beginning the study session. Your W-9 tax form will only be used if your total compensation exceeds $600 for the tax year. These forms will be provided to you the day of your appointment.

Payment forms ONLY include Venmo, Zelle and Check. Participants are paid within 10 days of their session. We can only issue payments to accounts that are registered in your own name. Payments cannot be sent to accounts belonging to someone else.

Confidential Pre-Screener Form:

Interested participants MUST fill out our pre-screening form . If you are eligible for this study, you will be sent a booking link to schedule your study visit. Additionally, you will be sent an informed consent form after scheduling your visit. We kindly ask that you sign this form before arriving to the Motus7 site. Please email admin@motus7.com with any questions.

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you:

  • Are 21–65 years old

  • Have a wrist circumference of 130–220 mm

  • Are willing to wear two study devices, one on each wrist

  • Are willing to wear additional reference devices during study visits, such as a chest strap

  • Can safely complete activities such as:

    • Walking or running

    • Cycling

    • Rowing

    • Elliptical

    • HIIT

    • Weightlifting

    • Yoga

    • Outdoor walking, running, or cycling

  • Can follow written and verbal instructions in English

  • Consider yourself in generally good health for the required activity level

  • Can wear contact lenses instead of prescription glasses, if applicable

  • Can remove makeup around the eyes, if applicable

You may not qualify if you have:

  • A known heart or cardiovascular condition

  • A significant respiratory condition

  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure

  • A condition affecting balance or mobility

  • A recent major surgery or musculoskeletal injury

  • A condition that prevents you from safely exercising

  • A skin condition, allergy, tattoo, wound, or scar that may interfere with the study devices

  • Current pregnancy, breastfeeding, or possible pregnancy

  • Certain medications that significantly affect heart rate during exercise

  • Participation in a drug study within the past 30 days

  • An investigational study visit within the past 48 hours

  • Any other condition that may affect your safety or study participation

Work-Related Exclusion

You may not qualify if you work for a company that:

  • Sells consumer health or wearable devices, or

  • Is a technology-focused media company (such as a newspaper, magazine, TV outlet, or blog)

Final eligibility will be determined by the study team.

IRB Approval & Contact Information

Principal Investigator: Dr. Daniel Benjamin, Ph.D.

IRB Oversight: Approved by BlueBonnetIRB

Address: 4005 N. U.S. Hwy 183, Lockhart, TX 78644

Call Number: 512-585-4323

Email: Victoria.govea@bbirb.com