The study was originally intended to last one year, however, it was expanded to follow the study participants over several years.~During this study, participants will be asked to:~Provide a baseline self-collected saliva sample~Download and use a suite of mobile apps (e.g., Fitbit, Social Rhythms, Roadmap 2.0)~Complete surveys online~Wear non-invasive Fitbit smartwatch~Grant the study team access to their university academic records (optional)~The study will use these tools to monitor participants' physical activity and mental health over the course of at least three years. The study will also examine whether there is a connection between mental health and academic performance.
The goal of this longitudinal observational study is to learn about how the COVID-19 has impacted and continues to impact students at the University of Michigan. We hope to determine whether a combination of (1) continuous heart rate obtained from wearable devices, (2) self-reported data from surveys and symptom logs, and (3) saliva samples can be used to help students self-monitor for infection and eventually be able to create a predictive model to detect illness early.