Smartwatches could soon track your every bite — no logging required

NCT ID NCT07290179

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a smartwatch can automatically detect eating and drinking events in parents and children aged 8-12. Participants wear the watch during a lab session and for three days at home. The goal is to see how accurate the watch is compared to video recordings and parent reports. If it works, it could make studying eating behaviors much easier.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple way to track eating habits automatically, helping researchers understand eating behaviors without manual logging.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage feasibility study (35 families) focused on accuracy, not health outcomes. The smartwatch may not work well in real-world conditions or for all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EATING BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pennington Biomedical Research Center
RECRUITING

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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