Overview
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the accuracy of the device in characterizing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms including vasomotor symptoms, anxiety, sleep quality compared to self-reported symptoms via an app. The main question it aims to answer is:
What is the accuracy of the developed algorithm from the investigational device compared to daily self-report via an app in characterizing perimenopausal symptoms?
Participants will be asked to wear IndentifyHer's wearable non-invasive sensor and complete a daily electronic diary and questionnaires on stress, anxiety, and sleep.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Females between 35-55 years of age, inclusive
- Self-reported perimenopausal women experiencing hot flushes or night sweats
- Individuals of child-bearing potential must confirm they are not pregnant, do not
plan to become pregnant, and agree to use a medically approved method of birth
control for the duration of the study. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
- Double-barrier method
- Intrauterine devices
- Non-heterosexual lifestyle or agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
- Vasectomy of partner at least 6 months prior to screening
- Abstinence
- Agrees to maintain current lifestyle as much as possible throughout the study,
including diet, exercise, supplements/medications, and sleep
- Provided voluntary and informed consent to participate in the study
- Generally healthy as determined by medical history with no unstable diagnosed medical conditions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Allergy or sensitivity to adhesive used for wearing the investigational device
- Self-reported use of a pacemaker
- Self-reported unstable diagnosed anxiety disorder
- Self-reported sleep disorder requiring medical treatment
- Self-reported skin conditions or sensitive skin around the area of application
- Self-reported surgery in the past three months or individuals who have planned surgery during the course of the study
- Alcohol intake average of ˃1 standard drink per day
- Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 12 months that has required treatment
- Current use of prescribed and/or over-the-counter (OTC) medications/supplements that may impact data recorded by the investigational device (see Section 7.3)
- Participation in other clinical research studies 30 days prior to screening
- Individuals who are unable to give informed consent
- Any other condition or lifestyle factor, that may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose significant risk to the participant