Sleep is one of the pillars of health in addition to nutrition and exercise. This study will help us learn more about collecting sleep data from a large group of people. Your involvement is valuable and much appreciated. You will have access to a daily report of your sleep health on your mobile, enabling you to have more awareness about your sleep patterns and health
You will be asked to use the sleep monitoring device for 14 days.
Yes, you will have access to your sleep report every day through the Health Mate App you download.
The immediate benefit of participating in this study is that you will be able to get your sleep health data every day during the study period. By participating in this study, you may become aware of issues with your sleep health. This may result in these issues being addressed and the potential for improvements in your sleep and/or overall health. In the long-term, you are helping us learn more about sleep and its relationship with health.
No, the risk is very low. Some people may feel uncomfortable learning more about their sleep health. You will also be asked to wear a wrist accelerometer device to measure your movement which some participants may find inconvenient.
You will be asked to return the devices in the reply-paid mailing envelope that was provided, at the conclusion of the 14 day study period.
We understand that seeing your sleep health data from your sleep device may cause you concern. You can call us at the ABC Study on 1800 688 419 to talk to one of our staff members. Alternatively, please contact your GP to discuss your sleep health concerns. They will be able to tailor their advice more specifically to your individual situation and medical history.
Devices are thoroughly disinfected and sanitised between use.
The sleep device can be used with all brands of mattresses and is compatible with a wide variety of mattresses including spring, latex, foam, and memory foam. Place the sleep device directly under the mattress (between the mattress and the bed slats or box spring).
You can also place the sleep device between your mattress and mattress topper or pad. If you can feel the device when lying in place it between the mattress and the bed frame.
Note: the sleep device has been tested with mattress thicknesses of between 10 to 40 cm. It is not recommended for use with waterbeds and airbeds.
Yes. You can use sleep device with a bed that can be elevated.
We do not recommend the use of the sleep device with mattresses with vibration functions, as there is a risk that the sensor will not correctly detect.
The sleep device will work properly with approximately up to 200kg on the bed. Using the sleep device with a weighted blanket is possible as long as you are within the weight recommendation.
You will be asked to place the device under your mattress for 14 days.
The Withings under mattress device measures your sleep health including total sleep time and sleep apnoea. It doesn’t collect data on any other activities such as sex.
Yes, just ensure that you sleep on the side of the bed directly above the monitor.
Yes, you can use Withings under-mattress device if you wear a pacemaker or other internal medical device.
Yes, the Withings under-mattress device can be used with a CPAP machine. Please note that the CPAP machine should be placed next to the bed to ensure proper sleep and snoring tracking.
Yes, there are no known risks associated with pregnant women using sleep monitor.
Yes, there is no known problem associated with using an electric blanket and the sleep device together.
The package we sent to you included detailed instructions for how to reconnect the device. You may also contact us on 1800 688 419 or {click {here}(links through to contact form) if you need more assistance.
If you already have a Health Mate account, please logout of your personal account and login using the ABC Study login we emailed to you, for the duration of the study. We have provided an email and password to ensure that your personal information such as name and address is not stored or held by the Withings company.?We will use this to access your sleep data.
We have provided an email, and password to ensure that your personal information is not stored or held by the Withings company.?We will use the email and password to access your sleep data.
If the sleep device is disconnected from the Health Mate App, it means that no data are being recorded and stored. Therefore, we encourage you to make sure that the app is always connected with the device.
The sleep device can be re-connected with the Health Mate App using the {instructions} we provided. Alternatively, you may contact us on 1800 688 419 or click {here}(to contact form) if you need more assistance.
You will be asked to wear the Actigraph accelerometer for the same 14 days you are using the Withings under-mattress device.