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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

    Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States

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