Wearable cameras and blood tests could revolutionize diet tracking
NCT ID NCT06879574
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a combination of wearable cameras, blood and urine samples, and online food questionnaires can accurately measure what people eat in their daily lives. About 133 adults in Great Britain will use these tools over 5 weeks, including a week where they eat a set meal plan. The goal is to see if these methods work well outside of a clinic, which could improve how we study nutrition.
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 more accurate and easy-to-use tools for measuring what people eat outside of a clinic, helping improve nutrition research.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with only 133 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The tools might be burdensome or inaccurate in real-world settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- 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
UK population.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * 18 years and older * Lives in Great Britain (England, Schotland and Walse) * Able to read/understand instructions written in English and are fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed or self-report as being underweight (have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5 kg/m2) * Are unwilling/unable to collect urine and blood samples, use the wearable camera as instructed and/or spend 20-30 min online recording what they've recently had to eat/drink on multiple occasions * Are unwilling/unable to have a video call with a researcher with cameras turned on * Are unwilling/unable to post samples on specific days and receive/send a larger parcel at the start/end of the study (note: all return packaging and postage will be provided by us and will include a courier delivery and collection) * Are unwilling/unable to receive a single grocery delivery from Sainsbury's or Tesco online supermarkets (delivery to be arranged by us), includes living in a postcode area that cannot receive grocery deliveries from Tesco or Sainsburys as well as not having space to refrigerate and freeze items. * Are unwilling/unable to eat/drink any items on the calibration menu, e.g., food allergies/intolerances, dislike of food items, unable eat (e.g. vegan or have to avoid for a medical condition) or cannot eat 3 meals plus snacks daily (note: vegetarians can take part) * Are unwilling/unable to avoid taking dietary and herbal supplements for at least 1 week before and during the 5-week study (e.g. fish oils, vitamins, iron, protein shakes, nutrient powders, joint care) * Are pregnant, may be pregnant or breast-feeding * Currently experiencing, recovering or at a high risk of an eating disorder (e.g., previous diagnosis, or concerns that you have an unhealthy relationship with food) * Have a health condition, are taking medication and/or undergoing medical treatment that affects metabolism, appetite and/or ability to eat the calibration menu (e.g. cancer, chemotherapy, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders (such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease), kidney disease, liver disease, HIV or AIDS) * Are taking any of the following medications: androgens, blood thinners, phenytoin, erythromycin, or thyroid hormones * Long-term use of any of the following medications: anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), steroids/corticosteroids or antibiotics (eligible following a 4-week washout after short term use; eligible if use is infrequent) * Use illicit substances/recreational drugs * Have been diagnosed with dementia or other conditions affecting memory * Do not have anyone at home, work, etc. to help them if they require assistance to use the study tools (such as arthritis, Parkinson's disease, sight loss, etc.) If the participants have recently taken part in another intervention study, a 4-week washout will be required before they are able to start the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Life Sciences, Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, SY23 3DA, United Kingdom
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Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6DZ, United Kingdom
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Nutrition Research Section, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Imperial College
London, W12 0NN, United Kingdom
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University of Cambridge, Pathology building level 4, Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
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