Earables Movement Study
We are developing novel on-ear wearable devices to analyse features of movement patterns in the real world. We aim to develop new ways to understand movement and daily function in healthy individuals and those with different movement, neurological, and balance disorders. By looking at early indicators of a person's physical condition we hope to better understand the effects of new treatments and rehabilitation practices to make tangible differences patients' daily living. By understanding the movement of the head with our novel on-ear wearable, it will help translate current clinical tests into at-home equivalents to better understand the progression of these conditions.
We are currently recruiting patients with known movement, balance, or joint disorders into the study.
This study will involve the placement of markers on your body similar to the motion capture used in Hollywood and wearing headphone-like sensors. You will then be asked to perform a number of tasks such as walking, sitting, standing, and reaching for an object. We ask all participants to wear shorts and a t-shirt.
For full details of the study please download our participant information sheet:
Please contact Dr Thomas Stone at add-tr.ccmc@nhs.net with any questions regarding the study. We are always willing to accommodate participants who are interested in the study. Therefore, please contact us directly to express your interest and we can arrange a suitable time to conduct your study.
Participants will be reimbursed £12 for their participation in the study. This study is supported by the Meniere's Society and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and is approved by the Cambridge University Hospital's Trust (IRAS ID: 314921)
Directions
Please enter Clinic 9 of Addenbrooke's Hospital, which is on the left of the Outpatient's entrance (as seen in the image below) 15 min before your appointment time. A member of our team will be there to greet you prior to your movement scan.
Address:
Cambridge Clinical Movement Laboratory, Cambridge University Hospital, Hills Road, Clinical Movement Lab Clinic 9, Box 120, Cambridge CB2 0QQ
