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

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

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Neurology

VOLUME=Volume 14 - 2023

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1249170

DOI=10.3389/fneur.2023.1249170

ISSN=1664-2295

ABSTRACT=In this study, we investigated the potential of Electrical Skin Conductance (ESC) measurements gathered from home-based devices to detect circadian-like patterns. We analyzed data from 43,284 individuals, using 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, 1 further controlled studies are needed to confirm these results. This study highlights thus potential of digital health devices to generate new scientific and medical knowledge.