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UV and Bluelight Dosimetry

Withdrawn
Conditions
Environmental Exposure
Registration Number
NCT04343495
Lead Sponsor
Northwestern University
Brief Summary

The objective of this study to assess the efficacy of wearable Ultra Violet (UV) and blue-light sensors in measuring exposure to UV radiation and blue light in a variety of environments and activity settings.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥18 years old
  • Subjects willing and able to comply with requirements of the protocol
  • Subjects speaking English
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Age <18 years old
  • Subjects unwilling and unable to comply with requirements of the protocol
  • History of skin allergy to medical adhesive tape or rubber bands/elastic
  • Lack of proficiency in English
  • Skin disorders affecting skin integrity
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation of various types of light exposure at various, targeted regions of the body while engaging in a different activities and settings.Time Frame: 1 year

After sensors are removed researchers will collect dosimetry data using a phone application using Near Field Communication (NFC) with a phone that is restricted to research use only in this study. Location, indoor/outdoor conditions and time that the devices are used will be recorded by the study team.

Location, external environmental factors (weather, UV index) and activities will be recorded by the research administrators.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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