Circadian-like patterns in electrochemical skin conductance measured from home-based devices: a retrospective study

Benjamin Vittrant; Violaine Courrier; Rui-Yi Yang; Paul de Villèle; Samuel Tebeka; Samuel Tebeka; Samuel Tebeka; Sibylle Mauries; Sibylle Mauries; Sibylle Mauries; Pierre A. Geoffroy; Pierre A. Geoffroy; Pierre A. Geoffroy

doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1249170

Frontiers in Neurology (Oct 2023)

Circadian-like patterns in electrochemical skin conductance measured from home-based devices: a retrospective study

Benjamin Vittrant,
Violaine Courrier,
Rui-Yi Yang,
Paul de Villèle,
Samuel Tebeka,
Samuel Tebeka,
Samuel Tebeka,
Sibylle Mauries,
Sibylle Mauries,
Sibylle Mauries,
Pierre A. Geoffroy,
Pierre A. Geoffroy,
Pierre A. Geoffroy

Affiliations

Benjamin Vittrant: Withings, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Violaine Courrier: Withings, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Rui-Yi Yang: Withings, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Paul de Villèle: Withings, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Samuel Tebeka: Département de Psychiatrie et d'addictologie, AP-HP, GHU Paris Nord, DMU Neurosciences, Hôpital Bichat—Claude Bernard, Paris, France
Samuel Tebeka: Centre ChronoS, GHU Paris—Psychiatry & Neurosciences, Paris, France
Samuel Tebeka: Université Paris Cité, Diderot, Inserm, FHU I2-D2, Paris, France
Sibylle Mauries: Département de Psychiatrie et d'addictologie, AP-HP, GHU Paris Nord, DMU Neurosciences, Hôpital Bichat—Claude Bernard, Paris, France
Sibylle Mauries: Centre ChronoS, GHU Paris—Psychiatry & Neurosciences, Paris, France
Sibylle Mauries: Université Paris Cité, Diderot, Inserm, FHU I2-D2, Paris, France
Pierre A. Geoffroy: Département de Psychiatrie et d'addictologie, AP-HP, GHU Paris Nord, DMU Neurosciences, Hôpital Bichat—Claude Bernard, Paris, France
Pierre A. Geoffroy: Centre ChronoS, GHU Paris—Psychiatry & Neurosciences, Paris, France
Pierre A. Geoffroy: Université Paris Cité, Diderot, Inserm, FHU I2-D2, Paris, France

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2023.1249170
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14

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In this study, we investigated the potential of electrochemical skin conductance (ESC) measurements gathered from home-based devices to detect circadian-like patterns. We analyzed data from 43,284 individuals using the Withings Body Comp or Body Scan scales, which provide ESC measurements. Our results highlighted a circadian pattern of ESC values across different age groups and countries. Our findings suggest that home-based ESC measurements could be used to evaluate circadian rhythm disorders associated with neuropathies and contribute to a better understanding of their pathophysiology. However, further controlled studies are needed to confirm these results. This study highlights the potential of digital health devices to generate new scientific and medical knowledge.

Published in Frontiers in Neurology

ISSN: 1664-2295 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry: Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/

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