Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Medibio
Location: MLC Centre, Suite 36, Level 56, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
Lead Researchers: Dr Michael Player and Ariane Dalheimer
Ethics Committee: RReviewed and approved by the Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee

Background

Around 35% of Australians experience a significant level of distress in their lives and the majority of sufferers do not seek help. Some of this reluctance is due to the fear that others will think ‘I am making it up’.

However the pattern of a person’s heart rate may provide an accurate measure of stress, and is something ‘you can’t make up’. This study aims to assess whether a heart rate monitoring device, worn over 24 hours, can provide objective indications of stress.

This study seeks physically healthy men and women aged 18+ who have an iPhone 4s or above with iOS 8 or later, or a smartphone with Android 4.4 or later. Participants will be reimbursed $250 for partaking in the study and be able to keep the heart rate monitoring device at the end of the study.

Benefits of Participation

• You will be helping to advance stress research.
• You will be reimbursed $250 for partaking in study.
• You will be able to keep the heart rate monitoring device at the end of the study.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw from the study at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women who are physically healthy and at least 18 years old
• Have an  iPhone 4s or above with iOS 8 or later OR a smartphone with Android 4.4 or later
• Able to attend a 45 min study visit at the research site
• Willing to wear the heart rate monitor for 24 hours on 4 occasions