Environmental Exposure
Conditions
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.
Interventions
DEVICEWearable Ultra Violet (UV) and blue-light sensors
Non-blinded
Sponsors
Northwestern University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age ≥18 years old * Subjects willing and able to comply with requirements of the protocol * Subjects speaking English
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Outcome results
None listed