Can a wearable device track your social life? new study explores
NCT ID NCT04350268
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether wireless, wearable sensors can measure social interaction in healthy adults. 120 participants wore the sensors during daily activities to track how much they talked. Researchers also used a loneliness questionnaire to compare sensor data with self-reported feelings. The goal was to see if technology can reliably assess social behavior.
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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