What to know about the Wristbands
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You will wear the wristband for 7 days and nights in a row on the arm that you do not use for writing. After the 7 days and nights are over, please quickly put the wristband into its original bag and mail back the wristband in the prepaid envelope we have provided.
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Here are some more details for you to know:
- Wear the wristband on the arm that you do not use for writing (your non-dominant arm).
- Wear the wristband for 7 days in a row, including at night. You can start on any day of the week.
- You should wear it at home, at work, and wherever you go during those 7 days including in the shower.
- Write down the date and time you put on the wristband. We will ask you about this later.
- As much as possible, please keep the wristband on all day and all night for the 7 days. If you do need to take it off, write down how many times, and for how long you removed the wristband. We will ask you about this later.
- At the end of the 7 days, please seal the wristband in the same bag it came in, and mail it back to us in the prepaid envelope.
- At the end of the 7 days, please fill out a short survey about your use of the wristband.
- Once we receive your wristband and survey, we will mail you a check for $25 as a thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Wristbands
Q: What is the purpose of the wristband?
A: The wristband can collect possible trace substances you may come into contact in your daily life. This will help us to learn if some of these substances may affect our health.
Q: What kinds of things stick to the wristbands?
A: The wristband can absorb substances in the air or skin like pesticides or air pollution.
Q: How long should I wear the wristband?
A: Please keep the wristband on for 7 days, including at night, then return to the SEHS team at Vanderbilt in the original mylar (silver color) bag. You have been given a postage-paid envelope.
Q: Which wrist should the wristband be worn on?
A: We ask that you wear it on your non-dominant hand (the hand you do NOT use for writing).
Q: Can the wristband get wet?
A: Yes, the wristband can get wet and can be worn while showering or swimming.
Q: Can I take off the wristband during the 7 days and nights?
A: We ask that you keep the wristband on during the entire 7 days and nights. If you have to take it off for a short period of time, please write down how many times and for how long you removed the wristband. We will ask you about it later.
Q: Can I use hand cream while wearing the wristband?
A: Yes, you can use hand cream while wearing the wristband. We will ask you about it later.
Q: Can I wear a watch or jewelry on the same wrist as the wristband?
A: Yes, you can wear a watch or jewelry. We will ask you about it later.
Q: What should I do at the end of the 7 day and nights period?
A: Please place the wristband in the original mylar (silver color) bag, check that it is sealed properly, and mail it back to the SEHS team at Vanderbilt in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Also, fill out the wristband survey.
Q: What should I do if I lose the mylar bag?
A: Please wrap the wristband completely in aluminum foil and place it in a plastic zip-top bag, then mail it back to the SEHS team at Vanderbilt in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Q: Who can I talk to if I have questions?
A: Please call our study toll-free at 1-(855) 710-9489 if you have any questions.
Q: When will I receive the $25 thank you payment?
A: Once the wristband and survey are received in the SEHS study office, we will mail $25 to your home address.
A: The wristband can collect possible trace substances you may come into contact in your daily life. This will help us to learn if some of these substances may affect our health.
Q: What kinds of things stick to the wristbands?
A: The wristband can absorb substances in the air or skin like pesticides or air pollution.
Q: How long should I wear the wristband?
A: Please keep the wristband on for 7 days, including at night, then return to the SEHS team at Vanderbilt in the original mylar (silver color) bag. You have been given a postage-paid envelope.
Q: Which wrist should the wristband be worn on?
A: We ask that you wear it on your non-dominant hand (the hand you do NOT use for writing).
Q: Can the wristband get wet?
A: Yes, the wristband can get wet and can be worn while showering or swimming.
Q: Can I take off the wristband during the 7 days and nights?
A: We ask that you keep the wristband on during the entire 7 days and nights. If you have to take it off for a short period of time, please write down how many times and for how long you removed the wristband. We will ask you about it later.
Q: Can I use hand cream while wearing the wristband?
A: Yes, you can use hand cream while wearing the wristband. We will ask you about it later.
Q: Can I wear a watch or jewelry on the same wrist as the wristband?
A: Yes, you can wear a watch or jewelry. We will ask you about it later.
Q: What should I do at the end of the 7 day and nights period?
A: Please place the wristband in the original mylar (silver color) bag, check that it is sealed properly, and mail it back to the SEHS team at Vanderbilt in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Also, fill out the wristband survey.
Q: What should I do if I lose the mylar bag?
A: Please wrap the wristband completely in aluminum foil and place it in a plastic zip-top bag, then mail it back to the SEHS team at Vanderbilt in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Q: Who can I talk to if I have questions?
A: Please call our study toll-free at 1-(855) 710-9489 if you have any questions.
Q: When will I receive the $25 thank you payment?
A: Once the wristband and survey are received in the SEHS study office, we will mail $25 to your home address.