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Participants will be provided with a Bed Band device to use over a 2-week period, alongside a Fit Bit Inspire 2 device that will be used over a 5-week period, which will collect data to measure participants quality of sleep . Alongside this, participant's will be asked to complete surveys to record other health information relevant to the study.
Participation is the BEACON study is entirely voluntary. You are eligible to take part in the study if:
• You are over 18 years old
• You self-identify as having trouble maintaining a comfortable position in bed at night
• You sleep in a hospital, profiling, or adjustable bed, and feel you could benefit from using the Bed Band device
• You have a smart phone or device that has the capability to connect with the Fit Bit device
You cannot take part in the study if:
• You do not have the ability to consent to the study
• You currently have a bed sore(s)
• You are receiving end of life treatment
• You have any allergies to cotton or nylon, the Fitbits are made from an elastomer material and surgical grade stainless steel, please inform us if you have allergies to these materials. There is no latex in the wristband of the Fitbit.
• You are using any other devices or medications to aid your sleep
The BEACON study aims to generate scientific data, that will evidence the benefits of the Bed Band device, to enable further development of, and ultimately the launch of Bed Band as a commercial product.
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Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
Ethical approval has been sought via the PCS Research Ethics Committee. All data will be stored, accessed and backed-up in accordance with the PCS Data Protection Policy. Information Commissioners Office number ZB469267. A copy of our privacy policy can be downloaded below.