Individuals with and without irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), aged 18 - 50 years, and able to read and speak English, are invited to participate in a study validating an integrated wrist and abdominal belt-worn system. The system collects signals from your abdomen, chest, and fingers that can be used to quantify the amount of pain that a person is experiencing.
The study procedures involve completing two tests: (1) putting your hand on a device that creates the illusion of pain, called a thermal grill, and (2) having a glycerol enema. The enema will induce temporary discomfort, which will help develop a system that can automatically detect pain in individuals with IBS.
This study requires up to two hours of your time and will be conducted in the Vernon Cottage Building on the UConn Depot Campus.
There are no direct potential benefits to you. However, this study could help improve the collection of signals using wearable devices for the deployment of stress detection and pain treatment, among other applications.
If you are interested in participating, click the link below, or scan the QR code!
Principal investigator: Dr. Posada-Quintero, Hugo / Department of Biomedical Engineering
For more information, contact: UConn OIME Study/Biomedical Engineering at OIMEstudy@uconn.edu / +1(860) 208-3062