Research Study: ​Wearable Sensor to Monitor and Track COVID-19-like Signs and Symptoms

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Study Title: Wearable Sensor to Monitor and Track COVID-19-like Signs and Symptoms

Principal Investigator: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD

Study Objective(s):
  1. Develop a wearable sensor package to gather data on COVID-19-like signs and symptoms such as elevated body temperature, respiratory parameters, heart rate, cough, and gait.
  2. Create algorithms to monitor and track changes to COVID-19-like signs and symptoms for developing better care and isolation strategies for COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Persons ages 18-95 years old
  • Currently experiencing any COVID-19-like signs and symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, confusion or inability to arouse, bluish lips or face
  • Individuals who are not experiencing any COVID-19-like signs and symptoms to act as a healthy control
  • Able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures

Contact Information Regarding Participation: CK Mummidisetty at 312-238-1621 or Arun Jayaraman at 312.238.6875
Voluntary Participation in COVID-19 Research Studies
The Office of Research in conjunction with the Feinberg School of Medicine is facilitating several studies on COVID-19 and the effects on healthcare workers. These studies are not being conducted by Northwestern Medicine. Employees may participate on their own time and at their own discretion. 
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If you choose to participate in one of the COVID-19 research studies, employees are reminded of the following guidelines:
  • Participation by any employee is voluntary
  • The studies are not sponsored by or part of your employment with NM
  • Participation must not interfere with your schedule, work duties or safety precaution​
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