Performance of a commercial multi-sensor wearable (Fitbit Charge HR) in measuring physical activity and sleep in healthy children.
Job Gideon GodinoDavid WingMassimiliano de ZambottiFiona C BakerKara BagotSarah InkelisCarina PautzMichael HigginsJeanne NicholsTy BrumbackGuillaume ChevanceIan M ColrainKevin PatrickSusan F TapertPublished in: PloS one (2020)
Fitbit Charge HR had adequate sensitivity in classifying moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity and sleep, but had limitations in detecting wake, and was more accurate in detecting heart rate during sleep than during exercise, in healthy children. Further research is needed to understand potential challenges and limitations of these consumer devices.