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Participants sought for research study

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University researchers are seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in a research study to determine if small wearable sensors can accurately measure activities commonly done as part of a person’s job.

The study involves one visit lasting approximately two hours during which participants will be asked to perform simulated occupational activities like sitting, standing, carrying, painting, sweeping, etc. for approximately 50 minutes.

All participants who complete the study will receive up to $50 as compensation.

For more information or to see if you qualify, contact the study investigator, Tyler Quinn, at tyler.quinn1@hsc.wvu.edu or complete the online screening form.

This study was approved by the WVU Institutional Review Board.

The devices used in the study are either non-medical in nature or have been previously approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the intended use in this study.