Snap and scan: could your phone accurately count calories?
NCT ID NCT07371559
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new method that uses 3D scanning and photos to estimate the calories in meals. Researchers will recruit 200 volunteers who will choose foods from a buffet, and the team will compare the calorie estimates from a smartphone app with actual measurements. The goal is to improve how we track energy intake in dietary research.
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 more accurate and convenient way to estimate calorie intake for research and personal use.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with only 200 volunteers, so results may not apply broadly. The method may not be accurate enough for real-world use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants are healthy, with no metabolic disorder, 22 - 40 years old
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22 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Recently measured body mass index (BMI): normal control group (21.5 ≤ BMI \< 25); Recently measured body mass index (BMI): healthy underweight group (15 \< BMI ≤ 18.5); Must be able to choose the food as requested. Exclusion Criteria: Metabolic diseases; Recent weight loss due to various disease causes; Ongoing treatment for weight loss; Eating disorders; Pregnant or lactating women; Infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis; Diabetes mellitus.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology
RECRUITINGShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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