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[henchard] 23/5/2017 13:04

onceatraders,

Can you supply a link to the source of your post 770? Thanks.

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 12:54

Andy

Yes it is, more to come I think. I may even toast a small glass of sherry to you Andy over lunch. Have a nice afternoon old chap.

GB

[henchard] 23/5/2017 12:53

Heather May Morgan on her University of Aberdeen staff page (dated 6 Apr 2017) is currently lead supervisor for two postgrads:

- Kelly Buchan ‘Using the Onitor Track product for weight loss – a feasibility study among overweight/obese women.’ MSc Human Nutrition.
- Sanjeev Kumar Pugazhendhi
‘Using the CloudTag Track product for weight loss – exploring acceptability among overweight/obese women.’ MSc Global Health Management.

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[andy] 23/5/2017 12:51

GB,

Yes an interesting development, if it is the Onitor, which I suspect it is, despite the "fitbit" link in the URL that JaKnife pointed out.

Interesting that the trial is in Aberdeen!

Clearly if it is the Onitor, and the trial is deemed a success, a lot of free and favourable publicity will result, smart move if it is CTAG, IMO.

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 12:49

JakNife

I am not here to do your work for you. You are the only one who cannot see the picture.

All that you need to further investigate it, is here. If you believe it is the already on the shelves fitbit, then more fool you. I am off to lunch, lets see how you get on by the time I come back.

GB

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 12:45

Henchard

I do not know, I never posted it. We can get JakNife to research for us, and report back.

GB

[henchard] 23/5/2017 12:37

goldbullion,

"The picture in post 770 is more significant.

Is there a link to the original webpage of that depicted in post 770?

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 12:36

Henchard seems to have picked on on the details, well done old chap.

GB

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 12:35

JakNife

Not interested in the library picture used in the article, that same picture has been used in several articles of late, with no reference to the articles intended manufacturer.

The picture in post 770 is more significant. When you finally get to see it, let me know your thoughts. In the meantime, try not to be so panicky, its only a study.

GB

[henchard] 23/5/2017 12:34

JakNife,

The picture in that article you linked to certainly isn't an Onitor.

On the other hand the article states:

"The study is part of a collaborative project to develop and test a new product, which is not yet available to the general market."

Fitbit Blaze looks like its already available.

[amitwillburnshorts] 23/5/2017 12:33

"The study is part of a collaborative project to develop and test a new product, which is not yet available to the general market. The wearable makes use of advanced, state-of-the-art technology and research to capture accurate data for analysis, and boasts a sophisticated digital health platform to help empower people to make healthier decisions."

All the best genuine holders.

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 12:22

JakNife

I may be being a little pedantic here, but the picture in post 770 looks like the Onitor Track. Either that or I am going blind.

Would you agree?

GB

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 12:10

How very splendid, not another positive event. What do you think Andy, there seems to be a product to test and study. That is not what some have been alluding to here recently, how embarrassing if this turns out, to not be a fraud after all.

I will grab the popcorn Andy, you get the beers.

GB

[onceatraders] 23/5/2017 11:54

23 May 2017
Volunteers wanted for wearable fitness tracker study
Volunteers wanted for wearable fitness tracker study
University of Aberdeen researchers are investigating the use of wearable technology to help with weight loss in overweight women.

Research has repeatedly shown that being overweight not only impacts on quality of life and well-being, but puts people at higher risk of being obese and developing related long-term diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.

The results of the 2015 Scottish Health Survey has shown the severity of overweight adults in Scotland, reporting that 65% are overweight, with only 63% meeting the physical activity guidelines set out by the Government, and women being less likely to achieve these than men.

A new pilot study by the University of Aberdeen will recruit 20 overweight women, aged 25-54 from Aberdeen, to explore whether using a wearable activity tracker can help. Researchers are interested in how the features might assist goal setting and weight loss, and what factors make them most effective.

Volunteers who participate in the study will be provided with a wristband, heart rate clip and smartphone application for four weeks, which will track the volunteers’ goals and provide a personalised exercise programme, feedback, coaching and guidance.

There has been very little in-depth research carried out in terms of what users will and won't find acceptable and what features they like best or find most helpful."
Dr Heather Morgan
“Although research is in its infancy, these popular devices show promise for improving health. They offer new ways to engage people and may help us transform the ways in which we can deliver health services for weight loss and/or management to prevent disease,” explains Dr Heather Morgan, a health technologies expert at the University of Aberdeen.

“Conflicting studies have discussed the effectiveness of wearables in promoting weight loss and whether they are a sustainable solution, but there has been very little in-depth research carried out in terms of what users will and won’t find acceptable and what features they like best or find most helpful.”

The study is part of a collaborative project to develop and test a new product, which is not yet available to the general market. The wearable makes use of advanced, state-of-the-art technology and research to capture accurate data for analysis, and boasts a sophisticated digital health platform to help empower people to make healthier decisions.

Those interested in volunteering for the study should contact Heather Morgan ([e-mail]) or Kelly Buchan ([e-mail]) for more information.

[amitwillburnshorts] 23/5/2017 11:53

hxxp://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/10775/
Sounds like Aberdeen uni need some volunteers to test out the Onitor Track.
ATB holders.

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 11:41

Noddy

That is the best news I have heard since adventurous filtered me. Now I can expose your fact or opinion posts without hindrance. Off you go old chap, you and BBM make the perfect couple.

GB

[goldbullion] 23/5/2017 10:56

Andy

Very good, this confirms my new found belief in your ability to straight talk, good or bad. Well done and thanks for the sensible reply.

BBM post 764 is how it is done, learn something.

GB

[andy] 23/5/2017 10:47

GB,

Ok, sorry, I thought you were referring to the cut and paste.

Well I see it as only mildly good news, they must be running very low on funds now, and so in order to source a decent supply of stock I would imagine an upfront payment is required, so my guess is the initial order of stock is relatively small.

Until they resolve what I perceive to be a funding issue, )and at what price?), it's hard to be positive.

The first small batch will undoubtedly be snapped up by shareholders, IMO, but they need strong marketing to drive the significant sales required, and that takes money.

Clearly its a step in the right direction, but a long way to go yet, IMO.

edit

The confirmation of ownership of the IP was positive of course.