Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the accuracy of wearables in measuring body composition with artificial intelligence (AI) body composition of CT scan or body composition machine.

Monitoring body composition can provide valuable information regarding nutritional status in many conditions and can be an early indicator of disease. Traditionally, body composition is measured by DEXA scan or other cross-sectional images manually. Recently, an AI algorithm has been developed to measure body composition in Computed tomography (CT) scan. Body composition can also be measured using bioelectrical impedance, the technology behind the Samsung galaxy watch 4 and Inbody band which can be worn by a customer for daily monitoring of their body composition. However, it is unclear how accurate the wearables can measure body composition compared to CT scan. Currently, the only data available published showed Samsung galaxy watch 4 can measure body composition accurately when compared to DEXA scan. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

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