We'll go over the recommended protocol for using the same device with multiple participants in a Labfront study.
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Note
Each new participant created in Labfront counts as one participant, regardless of the device used. For example, using 10 participants on one device still counts as 10 participants.
Protocol for Using One Device with Multiple Participants
1. Participant 01 - Onboarding and Data Collection
- Participant 01 (P01) follows the standard onboarding and data collection process.
2. Data Sync and Verification
- Once P01's data collection period has ended, they must perform a final sync using both the Garmin and Labfront app and wait for the confirmation that it was complete.
- The researcher should then check the adherence dashboard and download P01’s data to ensure it has been fully collected.
3. Logging Out
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After data verification, P01 should log out of both Garmin Connect and the Labfront app.
4. Device Reset
- The researcher must reset the device to factory settings (refer to reset instructions here).
5. Participant 02 - New Participant Setup
- The researcher passes the reset device to Participant 02 (P02).
- P02 follows the standard onboarding and data collection process. They should log into their own Garmin Connect account (using a different email from P01) and into the Labfront App using the unique auto-generated code provided by Labfront.
FAQs
If the Garmin device is reset, will the participant's data be removed from Labfront?
No, previously collected data will remain on Labfront, as long as you don't actively delete it.
Can I use the same Garmin account for multiple participants?
No, while you can use the same Garmin device for multiple participants, each participant needs their own Garmin Connect account.
💡 Pro Tip
To create multiple email addresses, you can use Gmail's "plus addressing" trick by adding a "+" followed by any word or characters after your username, before the "@" symbol.
Example: sleep.study+P01@labfront.com, sleep.study+P02@labfront.com, etc.