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Electronic Supplementary Material Table S1 Summary of key methodological issues related to GT3X/+ data collection protocols and data processing in
validation/calibration studies in preschoolers (the rest of studies are available on request)
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Preschoolers (n=24, Validation, calibration and comparison studies reviewed for objectives 1 and 2: n=11)
Butte et al. [1] Part 1:Lab/controlled
Part 2:Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: room calorimetry and doubly labelled water]
SED/PA intensity classificationEE algorithmTo develop and validate cross-sectional time series and multivariate adaptive regression splines models based on accelerometry and heart rate for the prediction of EE using room calorimetry and doubly labelled water and established accelerometry cut points for PA levels
Part 1:50,4.5±0.8 y
Part 2:105,4.6±0.9 y
GT3X+ (right hip)
Normal NS
60 s
Part 1:Not used
Part 2:≥20-0-0
≥1000 min/day≥4 days/week
Cut-points:Butte SED, LPA/MPA, MPA/VPA VA and VM cut-points
Cross-sectional time series and multivariate adaptive regression splines models are acceptable for the prediction of EE in preschool-age children. Cut points were satisfactory for the classification of SED, LPA, and MVPA in preschoolers
Costa et al. [2] Part 1:Lab/controlled
Part 2:Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo calibrate and validate against direct observation (video recorded) the GT3X+ to measure PA and SED in preschool children
Part 1:18,2.8±0.5y
Part 2:38,2-3 y
GT3X+ (right hip)
LFE 80 Hz.
5 s and 15 s
Not used Cut-points:Costa SED and MVPA VA and VM cut-points
The 5 s VA cut-points showed smaller biases in estimated sedentary behaviour and PA time in 2-3 years. MVPA showed a high overestimation time
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References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Flynn et al. [3] Part 1Lab/controlled
Part 2Lab/controlled
Part 3Free-living observational(1 school-day -8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.-)
[Calibration study: reliability]
Others: light sensor1. To assess reliability of the GT3X+ ambient light sensor2. To identify a lux threshold to accurately discriminate between indoor and outdoor activities in children3. To test the accuracy of the lux threshold in a free-living environment
Part 120 GT3X+
Part 218,7.0±2.3 y
Part 318,4.4±0.4. y
GT3X+(right hip)
NS 60 Hz.
60 s (only for part 3)
Part 1:Not used
Part 2:Not used
Part 3:Not used
≥4 h/dayNS
Not used In part 1, there was high interinstrument reliability for the light sensor.In part 2, the optimal lux threshold was determined to be 240 lux.In part 3, results of the school-day validation demonstrated the monitor was 97% accurate for overall detection of indoor and outdoor conditions.
Martin et al. [4]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: ActivPAL]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo compare activPAL and GT3X monitors in free-living children.
23,4.5±0.7 y
GT3X (right hip)
ActivPAL
NS 30 Hz.
60 s
NS
≥6 h/day≥3 days/week
Cut-points:Reilly SED VA cut-point
Differences exist between activPAL and GT3X in SED. GT3X presented lower values compared to activPAL
2
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Janssen et al. [5]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: room calorimetry and direct observation]
SED/PA intensity classificationEE algorithm1. To examine the predictive validity of ActiGraph EE equations against room calorimetry2. To compare the classification accuracy of ActiGraph cut-points for classifying SED and PA intensity in 4-6 years old against direct observation
40,4-6 y
GT3X(right hip)
NS 30 Hz.
15 s or 60 s depending on the cut-points used
Not used
Not used
Cut-points:Evenson, Pate, Puyau, Reilly, Sirard andVan Cauwenberghe SED, LPA and MVPA VA cut-points
EE algorithmPate and Puyau equations
EE MVPA-Pate equation.For the rest, authors did not recommend to apply Pate or Puyau due to underestimation.Evenson cut-points showed significantly higher classification accuracy for SED. Pate cut-point showed significantly higher accuracy for MVPA
Jimmy et al. [6]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo develop and validate cut-points for the VA and the VM in 5 to 9 year old against indirect calorimetry
325-9 y
GT3X(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
5 s
Not used Cut-points:Jimmy MVPA and VPA VA and VM cut-points
Current cut-points adequately reflect MVPA and VPA in young children. Cut-off points based on VM counts did not appear to reflect the intensity categories better than cut-off points based on VA counts alone
Johansson et al. [7]
Part 1: Lab/controlled
Part 2: Free living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
PlacementSED/PA intensity classificationTo calibrate and validate the GT3X+ for wrist-worn placement in young preschoolers against direct observation (video recorded)
38,15-36 month
GT3X+(left wrist)
Normal 30 Hz.
5 s
Part 1:Not used
Part 2:NS
≥11h/day of SED removed
Cut-points:Johansson SED, LPA, VPA VA and VM cut-points
The developed intensity thresholds appear valid in order to categorize sedentary and physical activity intensity categories in preschool children
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References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Kahan et al. [8]
Part 1: Lab/controlled(3 daily unstructured morning play periods)
Part 2: Lab/controlled(3 daily unstructured morning play periods)
[Convergent validity]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo evaluate convergent validity of accelerometry with direct observation using methods that are either consistent with current practise/recommendation
Part 1: 57,4.7±0.3 y
Part 2: 12, (NS)
GT3X (right hip)
NS 30 Hz.
Part 1:15 sPart 2:5 s
≥30-0-0
NS
Cut-points:Evenson, Pate, Sirard and Van Cauwenberghe SED and MVPA VA cut-points
Cut-points of Sirard are the best converged with the direct observation measure for SED and MVPA.Also, Sirard and Pate cut-points are more sensitive in detecting SED and MVPA, respectively
Meredith-Jones et al. [9]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Comparison study without a criterion]
SED/PA intensity classificationSleep algorithmTo compare the effect of 6 different sleep-scoring rules on PA and SED
291,4-8 y
GT3X(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
15 s
≥60-0-0
≥8 h/days≥3 days/week
Cut-points:Puyau SED, LPA and MVPA VA cut-points
Sleep Algorithm:Sadeh sleep algorithm for method 5
Different methods of removing sleep from 24h data markedly affect estimates of SED, yielding values ranging from 556 to 1145 min/day. Estimates of NWT (33–193 min), wear time (736–1337 min) and CPM (384–658) also showed considerable variation. By contrast, estimates of MVPA were similar, varying by less than 1 min/day
Pulakka et al. [10]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)Two free play sessions recorded at home during these days.
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
SED/PA intensity classificationTest the feasibility and validity of the GT3X in measuring PA of rural Malawian toddlers against direct observation (video recorded)
56,16-18.5 months
GT3X(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
15 s
NS Cut-points:Pulakka SED/LPA and MVPA VA and VM cut-points
The acc. proved a feasible and valid method of assessing PA among Malawian toddlers
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References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Zakeri et al. [11]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: room calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo develop cross-sectional time series and multivariate adaptive regression splines models for prediction of EE based on accelerometry, heart rate and calorimetry method and validate them against room calorimetry
69,3-5 y
GT3X+ (right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used
Not used
EE algorithm:cross-sectional time series and multivariate adaptive regression splines statistical models
Cross-sectional time series and multivariate adaptive regression splines models should prove useful in capturing the complex dynamics of EE and movement that are characteristics of preschoolers
Acc: accelerometer, BMI: body mass index, CPM: counts per minute, EE: energy expenditure, h: hours, Lab: laboratory condition, LFE: low-frequency extension, LPA: light physical
activity, MPA: moderate physical activity, MVPA: moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, NS: not specified, NWT: non-wear time, PA: physical activity, s: seconds, SED: sedentary
time, VA: vertical axis, VM: vector magnitude, VPA: vigorous physical activity
a NWT definition expressed as: minimum minutes of 0 CPM – minimum minutes for before and after allowance windows – maximum minutes of allowance
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Electronic Supplementary Material Table S2 Summary of key methodological issues related to GT3X/+ data collection protocols and data processing in
validation/calibration studies in children and adolescents (the rest of studies are available on request)
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Children and adolescents (n=81, Validation, calibration and comparison studies reviewed for objectives 1 and 2: n=26)
Aibar et al. [12]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Comparison study without a criterion]
Epoch lengthTo examine the effect of different epoch lengths (3-60 s) on MVPA, 10 minute bouts of MVPA and compliance with World Health Organization guidelines.
401,14.5±0.7 y
GT3X(right hip)
NS 30 Hz.
3 s5 s10 s15 s30 s45 s60 s
≥10-0-0
NS
Cut-points:Evenson MVPA VA cut-points
Significant epoch effect for time spent in MVPA, 10 minute bouts of MVPA and the extent of compliance with guidelines percentage of compliance of guidelines. Shorter epochs such as 5 s, 10 s and 15 s are proposed for comparative studies carried out with adolescents
Aittasalo et al. [13]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: direct observationConvergent validity]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo compare mean amplitude deviation of raw acceleration signal and to develop cut-points based on the mean amplitude deviation in two different acc. brands.
20,14.2±0.7 y
GT3X(left hip)
AM13(right hip)
Not used 30 Hz.
5 s
Not used Cut-points:Aittasalo SED, LPA, MPA and VPA VA cut-points for raw data VM
The cut-points were almost identical in the two brands and indicate that it is possible to find a method, which classifies similarly the intensity of adolescents’ PA from raw acceleration data irrespective of acc. brand.
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References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Barreira et al. [14]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Criterion validity: daily logs]
Sleep algorithm1. To add layers and features to a previously published fully automated algorithm designed to identify children’s nocturnal sleep and to exclude episodes of night time non-wear/wakefulness and potentially misclassified daytime sleep episodes2. To validate this refined sleep algorithm against daily logs
45,10.0±0.4 y
GT3X+(hip)
LFE 80 Hz.
60 s
Not used Sleep algorithm:Tudor-Locke refined sleep algorithm
Refined sleep algorithm total sleep episode time (36 min) was significantly different from Log sleep period time (24 min), but not different from Log + Acc. sleep period time (24 min). Significant and moderately high correlations were apparent between refined sleep algorithm determined variables and those using the other methods. There were no differences between refined sleep algorithm and Log + Acc. estimates of sleep onset or sleep offset and log wake time
Chandler et al. [15]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
SED/PA intensity classificationPlacement1. To determine the cut-points for the GT3X+, non-dominant wrist-mounted acc. in children aged 8-12 y2. To compare classification accuracies among the acc.’s three axes and VM values against direct observation
45,8-12 y
GT3X+(non-dominant wrist)
Normal NS
5 s
Not used Cut-points:Chandler SED, LPA, MPA, VPA VA, axis 2, axis 3 and VM cut-points
Results found comparable activity intensity classification accuracies from the GT3X+ wrist-worn acc. to previously published studies. Based on ROC and regression analyses, activity intensities can be distilled from this acc. using the 3 axes or VM values with similar classification accuracy
7
(video recorded)
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Crouter et al. [16]
Part 1:Lab/controlled
Part 2:Free living observational (unstructured PA session)
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationPlacementTo develop cut-points for classifying PA intensity through dominant wrist accelerations and validate the against indirect calorimetry in an unstructured PA session
181,12.0±1.5 y
GT3X/+(dominant wrist)
LFE 30 Hz.
5 s
Not used Cut-points:Crouter SED, LPA, MPA and VPA VA and VM cut-points determined by ROC curves and regression analyses
Compared to measured values, the VA and VM regression models developed on wrist acc. data had insignificant mean bias for child-METs and time spent in sedentary behavior, LPA, MPA and VPA; however, they had large individual errors
Crouter et al. [17]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo examine the validity of seven child-specific equations compared with indirect calorimetry.
72,12±0.8 y
GT3X+(right hip)
LFE 30 Hz.
10 s
Not used EE algorithm:Crouter VMCrouter VAEvensonFreedsonTrostTreuthPuyau
Crouter 2-regression model and Puyau were the most accurate equations
8
Crouter et al. [18]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo develop two new two-regression models for use in children, that estimate energy expenditure (EE) using the ActiGraph GT3X mean VM counts or VA counts against indirect calorimetry
59,11.0±1.7 y
GT3X(right hip)
LFE 30 Hz.
10 s
Not used EE algorithm:VA and VM two regression-models developed
The new 2 regression models in children with the GT3X provide a closer estimate of mean measured MET than other currently available prediction equations. In addition, they improve the individual prediction errors across a wide range of activity intensities
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Dowd et al. [19]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: ActivPAL]
SED/PA intensity classification1. To investigate the criterion validity, the concurrent validity, perform and validate a value calibration of the activPAL2. To compare the estimating posture by activPAL with sedentary tresholds used with the GT3X
30,17.2±0.9 y
GT3X(right hip)
ActivPAL
NS 30 Hz.
15 s
Not used Cut-points:Ridgers SED VA cut-point
These findings suggest that the activPAL is a valid, objective measurement tool that can be used for both the measurement of PA and SED in an adolescent female population
9
Fairclough et al. [20]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity: GT3X+ and GENEA]
PlacementSED/PA intensity classification1. To explore children’s compliance to wearing wrist and hip-mounted acc.2. To compare children’s PA derived from wrist and hip raw accelerations3. To examine differences in raw and counts PA measured by hip-worn accelerometry
109,9-10 y.
GT3X+(right hip)
GENEA(Non-dominant wrist)
NS 100 Hz.
1 s
≥20-0-0
≥10 h/days≥3 days/week
Not used Wrist placement promotes superior compliance than hip. Raw accelerations were significantly higher for wrist compared to hip, possibly due to placement location and technical differences between devices. Hip PA calculated from raw accelerations and counts differed substantially.
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Flynn et al. [3] Part 1Lab/controlled
Part 2Lab/controlled
Part 3Free-living observational(1 school-day -8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
[Calibration study: reliability]
Others: light sensor1. To assess reliability of the GT3X+ ambient light sensor2. To identify a lux threshold to accurately discriminate between indoor and outdoor activities in children3. To test the accuracy of the lux threshold in a free-living environment
Part 120 GT3X+
Part 218,7.0±2.3 y
Part 318,4.4±0.4. y
GT3X+(right hip)
NS 60 Hz.
60 s (only for part 3)
Part 1:Not used
Part 2:Not used
Part 3:Not used
≥4 h/dayNS
Not used In part 1, there was high interinstrument reliability for the light sensor.In part 2, the optimal lux threshold was determined to be 240 lux.In part 3, results of the school-day validation demonstrated the monitor was 97% accurate for overall detection of indoor and outdoor conditions.
10
Hänggi et al. [21]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationOthers: inclinometerTo investigate comparability of the GT3X to the GT1M and to develop and validate activity intensity cut-points for the VM of the GT3X in children against indirect calorimetry
49,10.8±1.9
GT1MGT3X(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
1 s
Not used
Not used
Cut-points:Hänggi SED, LPA and MVPA VM cut-points
The anteroposterior and vertical counts of the GT1M and GT3X are not comparable in certain activities, although these differences should not affect the classification of vertical mean counts per seconds in different categories
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Hildebrand et al. [22]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
PlacementSED/PA intensity classificationEE algorithmTo compare raw triaxial acc. output from GT3X+ and GENEActiv placed on the hip and the wrist and to develop regression equations for estimating energy expenditure against indirect calorimetry
Children: 30,8.9±0.9 y
Adults:30,34.2±10.7 y
2 GT3X+2 GENEA(right hip and non-dominant wrist)
NS 60 Hz.
1 s
Not used
Not used
Cut-points:Hildebrand LPA, MPA and VPA VM cut-points for wrist and hip from raw data
EE algorithm:Hildebrand equation for children and adults (hip and wrist)
Acc. outputs from GT3X+ and GENEActiv seem comparable when attached to the same body location in adults but not in children. Acceleration output from both GT3X+ and GENEActive explained a significant proportion of the variance (R2) in VO2. The R2 for wrist-monitors ranged between 71% and 78% in children and between 75% and 81% in adults, with consistently (4%–6% units) lower R2 for wrist compared with that for hip placements.
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Hjorth et al. [23]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Convergent validity]
PlacementSleep algorithmTo examine the concordance between GT3X waist- and wrist-worn during nocturnal period with Sadeh and Cole algorithms
62,10.3±0.6 y
2 GT3X(right hip and non-dominant wrist)
Wrist: Normal
Waist: Normal and LFE
NS
60 s
Not used
Not used
Sleep algorithm:Cole-Kripke and Sadeh sleep algorithms filtered with diaries
Total sleep time and sleep efficiency is higher in waist than in wrist. Waist and wrist cannot be used interchangeably for the measurement of sleep
Jimmy et al. [6]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo develop and validate cut-points for the VA and the VM in 5 to 9 year old against indirect calorimetry
325-9 y
GT3X(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
5 s
Not used Cut-points:Jimmy MVPA and VPA VA and VM cut-points
Cut-off points based on VM counts did not appear to reflect the intensity categories better than cut-off points based on VA counts alone
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Meredith-Jones et al. [9]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Convergent validity]
SED/PA intensity classificationSleep algorithmTo compare the effect of 6 different sleep-scoring rules on PA and SED
291,4-8 y
GT3X(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
15 s
≥60-0-0
≥8 h/days≥3 days/week
Cut-points:Puyau SED, LPA and MVPA VA cut-points
Sleep Algorithm:Sadeh sleep algorithm for method 5
Different methods of removing sleep from 24h markedly affect estimates of SED, yielding values ranging from 556 to 1145 min/day. Estimates of NWT (33–193 min), wear time (736–1337 min) and CPM (384–658) also showed variation. By contrast, estimates of MVPA were similar
12
Kim et al. [24] Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo compare the validity of different equations for estimation of EE in children comparing with indirect calorimetry
59,9.9±1.8 y
GT3X(right hip)
LFE 30 Hz.
10 s
Not used EE algorithm:Crouter VACrouter VMFreedson 2005TrostPuyauTreuth
None of the 2-regression models and 1 regression-model were equivalent to indirect calorimetry. The 2 regression-models showed smaller individual-level errors than the 1 regression-model
Peterson et al. [25]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationOthers: InclinometerTo assess the degree of construct validity of the inclinometer function and VA and VM metrics of the GT3X in objectively measuring SED and PA against direct observation
28,18-20
GT3X+(right hip)
LFE 30 Hz.
10 s
Not used Cut-points:Kozey-keadle SED (VA and VM): <100, <150 CPM
Accuracy in measuring both SED and PA, acc. metrics (94.7–97.8%) outperformed the inclinometer (70.9%). 150 CPM in the VM performed the best. Inclinometer had advantages at detecting walking, biking, and standing
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
13
Romanzini et al. [26]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo establish cut-points for three different acc. models: ActiGraph GT3X, RT3 and Actical to accurately classify PA intensity levels in adolescents using indirect calorimetry as reference
79,10-15 y
GT3XRT3Actical(right or left hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
15 s
Not used Cut-points:Romanzini SED, LPA, MPA and VPA VA and VM cut-points
For all three acc. models, there was an almost perfect discrimination of SED and MVPA and an excellent discrimination of VPA observed. Areas under the ROC curves indicated better discrimination of MVPA by GT3X and Actical when compared to RT3. The cut-points developed in this study for the GT3X (VM), RT3 and Actical acc. models can be used to monitor PA level of adolescents.
Rowlands et al. [27]
Part 1Lab/controlled
Part 2Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Convergent validity]
Sampling FrequencyTo establish the equivalence of output between two brands of monitor in a laboratory and in a free-living environment
Part 138,39.3±5.7 y
Part 258,10.7±0.8 y
GT3X+GENEA(right hip)
Not used Part 1:100 Hz.
Part 2:80 Hz.
Part 1Not used
Part 2NS
Part 1Not used
Part 2Not used
The strong relation between accelerations measured by the two brands suggests that habitual activity level and activity patterns assessed by the GENEA and GT3X+ may compare well if analyzed appropriately
Rowlands et al. [28]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Convergent validity]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo examine the concurrent validity of total activity and time spent at different PA intensities from GENEActiv and GT3X+
58,10.7±0.8 y
GT3X+ (right hip)
GENEA
Normal 80 Hz.
1 s
Default by GENEActiv
≥10 h/day≥1 day/week
Cut-points:Evenson (VA) and Hänggi (VM) SED, LPA, MPA and VPA cut-points
All output variables were strongly linear correlated between GT3X+ and GENEActiv. Using VM obtained better correlations (especially in SED and LPA)
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
14
Santos-Lozano et al. [29]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationEE algorithm1. To compare EE equations with indirect calorimetry2. To define and validate new EE equations with GT3X against indirect calorimetry3. To define cut-points with VM according to the MET for PA intensity level classification
Young:31,14.7±1.0 y
Adults:31,47.1±3.5 y
Elderly:35,71.9±5.4 y
GT3X+(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Cut-points:Santos-Lozano LPA, MPA and VPA VM cut-points
EE algorithm:WETWET combined with Freedson VAWET combined with Sasaki VMSantos-Lozano new EE algorithm developed
The combined equation for MET estimation achieved better results that the rest of previous equations. Also, they defined a more accurate equation for young, adults and old people. According cut-points, they provided it for each group
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
15
Toftager et al. [30]
Free-living observational(7-8 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity]
NWT definitionValid day and valid weekTo investigate how different data reduction criteria (number of valid days, daily wear time and non-wear time) changed the composition of the adolescent population retained in acc. data analysis
1348,11-14 y
GT3X(hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
30 s
≥10-0-0≥20-0-0≥30-0-0≥60-0-0≥90-0-0
≥6 h/day≥8 h/day≥9 h/day≥10 h/day≥12 h/day
≥1 day/week≥2 days/week≥3 days/week≥4 days/week≥5 days/week≥6 days/week=7 days/week
Cut-points:Evenson SED VA cut-point
Increasing daily wear time and number of valid days, and applying shorter non-wear time resulted in fewer adolescents retained in the dataset. Even small differences in acc. data reduction criteria can have substantial impact on sample size and PA and SED outcomes
Tudor-Locke et al. [31]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours and 24h protocols)
[Criterion validity: expert analysis on the data as criterion]
Sleep algorithmTo validate a refined and fully automated algorithm to determine bedtime and wake time and refine estimates of sleep-period time in children against expert analysis of minute-by-minute acc. data
30,9.9±0.2 y
GT3X+(right hip)
LFE 80 Hz.
60 s
Not used Algorithm 1: Sadeh
Algorithm 2: Sadeh + inclinometer
Algorithm 3: definition of BedTime & WakeTime (VA)
Algorithms 1 and 2 overestimated total sleep time by 43 and 90 min respectively. Algorithm 3 produced the smallest mean difference (2 min), and was not significantly different from expert criterion
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
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Tudor-Locke et al. [32]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity]
Registration period protocolNWT definitionTo compare 24-h waist-worn acc., wear time characteristics of 9-11 y/o children in the ISCOLE to similarly aged U.S. children providing waking hours waist-worn accelerometry data in the NHANES project.
NHANES:586,10.4±0.1 y
ISCOLE:491,9.9±0.1 y
7164NHANES(waist)
GT3XISCOLE(waist)
NHANES:NS
ISCOLE: Normal
NHANES:NS
60 s
ISCOLE:30 Hz.
60 s
NHANES: NS
NS
ISCOLE:≥20-0-0
≥10 h/day≥4 days/week
Not used Wear time characteristics were consistently higher in all ISCOLE study sites compared to the NHANES protocol
Zhu et al. [33] Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo develop cut-points for MVPA and VPA for Chinese children and youth, to validate it against indirect calorimetry and to compare the classification accuracy to that of a set of existing cut-points
367,9-17 y
GT3X(right hip)
NS 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Cut-points:Zhu, Freedson, Puyau, TreuthMattocks, Evenson and Vanhelst MVPA and VPA VA cut-points
These new cut-points were more accurate in the sample of Chinese children that the other developed in previous studies
Zhu et al. [34] Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo develop and cross-validate an equation based on GT3X output to predict children and youth’s EE of PA against indirect calorimetry
317,9-17 y
GT3X(right hip)
NS 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used EE algorithm:Zhu VMTrostFreedsonPuyauTreuthSchmitzMattocks
VM had a moderately high correlation with EE compared with indirect calorimetry
Acc: accelerometer, CPM: counts per minute, EE: energy expenditure, h: hours, Lab: laboratory condition, LFE: low-frequency extension, LPA: light physical activity, MET: metabolic
cost, MPA: moderate physical activity, MVPA: moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, NS: not specified, NWT: non-wear time, PA: physical activity, ROC: receiver operating
characteristic, s: seconds, SED: sedentary time, VA: vertical axis, VM: vector magnitude, VPA: vigorous physical activity, WET: work energy theorem equation
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a NWT definition expressed as: minimum minutes of 0 CPM – minimum minutes for before and after allowance windows – maximum minutes of allowance
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Electronic Supplementary Material Table S3 Summary of key methodological issues related to GT3X/+ data collection protocols and data processing in
validation/calibration studies in adults (the rest of studies are available on request)
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Adults (n=103, Validation, calibration and comparison studies reviewed for objectives 1 and 2: n=40)
Aadland et al. [35]
Free-living observational(21 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity and reliability]
PlacementSED/PA intensity classificationTo assess the contralateral hip difference and the inter-instrument reliability of the GT3X+ to determine PA level, intensity-specific PA and SED in adults under free-living conditions
87, 31.3±12.2 y
2 GT3X+(right and left hips)
NS 30 Hz.
10 s
≥60-0-2 (Troiano algorithm)
≥8 h/day≥3 d/week
Cut-points:Metzger (2008) SED, LPA, MPA and VPA VA cut-points
The GT3X+ is a reliable tool for measuring PA and SED in adults under free-living conditions. Inter-instrument reliability increased with a longer time-period (21 days).Contralateral hip differences were minimal. They suggest GT3X+ be attached to the right hip for consistency.
Aadland et al. [36]
Free-living observational(21 days, waking hours protocol)
[Reliability]
SED/PA intensity classificationValid day and valid weekTo determine the agreement of objectively assessed SEDand PA over 3 subsequent weeks in an adult population
87, 31.3±12.2 y
2 GT3X+(right and left hips)
NS 30 Hz.
10 s
≥60-0-2 (Troiano algorithm)
≥8 h/day≥10 h/day≥12 h/day
Cut-points:Metzger (2008) SED, LPA, MPA and VPA VA cut-points
More than 7 days of measurement was needed to achieve a reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient –ICC-) of 0.80. Although we obtained a reliability of ICC>0.70 for 3 subsequent weeks of measurement, considerable week-by-week variability was found. The findings clearly demonstrated that wear time was of crucial importance to reliably assess SED.
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References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Anastasopoulou et al. [37]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo determine which procedure is more accurate to determine the energy cost during the most common everyday life activities: GT3X (based on single regression model) or move II (based on activity-dependent calculation) compared with indirect calorimetry
19,30.4±9.0 y
GT3XMove II(right hip)
NS 30 Hz.
1 s
Not used EE algorithm:Sasaki (2011) VM
The activity monitor using activity-dependent calculation models (i.e. move II) is more appropriate for predicting EE in daily life than the activity monitor using a single regression model (i.e. GT3X)
Barreira et al. [38]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Criterion validity: ActivPAL]
Others: InclinometerTo compare free-living acc.-derived and posture-derived estimates of breaks in SED using GT3X+ and ActivPAL, respectively
15,27.5±2.5 y
GT3X+(hip)
ActivPAL
LFE 80 Hz.
60 s
NS
NS
Cut-points:<100 CPM VA for SED cut-point
Higher number of break in SED was observed in the GT3X+ compared to activPAL.
Brønd et al. [39]
Part 1:Lab-controlled
Part 2:Lab/controlled
Part 3:Lab/controlled
[Convergent validity]
Sampling FrequencyTo investigate the effect of sampling frequency on the GT3X+ activity counts generated from a broad range of signal frequencies
Part 3:20,NS
GT3X+(right hip in part 3)
Normal 30 Hz.40 Hz.50 Hz.60 Hz.70 Hz.80 Hz.90 Hz.100 Hz.
60 s
Not used Not used The ActiGraph frequency bandpass filter eliminates most of the signals generated from movements corresponding to VPA using the 30 Hz default sampling frequency. A considerable amount of unwanted signals escapes the filter with other sampling frequencies and contributes to the activity counts generated
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References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Cain et al. [40] Free-living observational(3 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity]
Others: Steps countTo compare step counts and PA collected with the 7164 and GT3X + using the normal filter and the LFE
25,32.8 y
GT1MGT3X+(right hip)
Normal
LFE
NS
60 s
≥60-0-0
≥8 h/day≥1 day/week
Cut-points:Freedson (1998) SED, MPA and VPA VA cut-points
Studies using the newer ActiGraphs should employ the LFE for greater sensitivity to lower intensity activity and more comparable activity results with studies using the older models. Newer generation ActiGraphs do not produce comparable step counts to the older generations with any filter
Calabró et al. [41]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo determine the validity of different activity monitors for estimating EE of LPA, semi-structured activities against indirect calorimetry
40,18-53 y
GT3XSenseWearActiheartActivPAL(NS)
NS NS
60 s
Not used EE algorithm:WET combined with Freedson VA equation
SenseWear Mini provided more accurate estimates of EE during LPA semi-structured activities compared to other activity monitors
Cellini et al. [42]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: polysomnography]
Sleep algorithmTo compare two commercially available acc. devices with concurrent polysomnography during a daytime nap
30,20.8±3.1 y
GT3X+(non-dominant wrist)
AW-64
Normal
LFE
NS
60 s
Not used Sleep algorithm:Sadeh sleep algorithm
GT3X+ overestimated total sleep time and efficiency and underestimated latency and awakenings. Epoch-by-epoch agreement better in GT3X+ with polysomnography.
Dannecker et al. [43]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo determine the validity of EE estimation of a footwear PA monitor and
19,26.9±6.6 y
GT3X (right hip)
Actical
NS 30 Hz.
1 s
Not used EE algorithm:WET combined with Freedson VA equation
The GT3X significantly underestimated EE. Estimating EE based on classification of PA can be more accurate and
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to compare with some PA monitors against indirect calorimetry
IDEEAFitbitFoot-wear
precise than estimating EE based on total PA
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Donaldson et al. [44]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Reliability]
Valid weekTo evaluate variability of SED throughout a 7-day measurement period and to determine if < 7-days of SED measurement would be comparable to the typical 7-day measurement period
293,55±14 y
GT1M orGT3X/+(dominant hip)
NS 30 Hz. for GT3X and60 Hz. for GT3X+
60 s
≥60-0-2 (Troiano algorithm)
≥10 h/days≥1 day/week
Cut-points:Kozey-keadle SED 100 CPM and 150 CMP VA cut-points
When assessed over a 7-day period, SED appears to be very stable from day-to-day, although there may be some small differences between men and women on weekend days. A measurement period as short as 4 days could provide comparable data (91% of variance) to a one-week assessment
Ellis et al. [45] Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo compare acc. worn on the wrist and hip, and the added value of heart rate data, for predicting PA type using machine learning
40,35.8±12.0 y
3 GT3X+(right hip, left hip, and non-dominant wrist)
NS NS
60 s
Not used
Not used
EE algorithm:Regression trees
Random forest classifier
The results demonstrate the validity of random forest classification and regression forests for PA type and MET prediction using acc.
Feito et al. [46]
Part 1Lab/controlled
Part 2Free-living observational(2 days, waking hours protocol)
Others: Steps count1. To compare the step counts of three generations of ActiGraph against direct observation in treadmill2. To compare the performance of 5 devices
56,28-31y
7164(right hip)GT1M(left hip)GT3X(right hip)
SW-200
Normal
LFE
30 Hz.
15 s
Not used. Monitors worn just when walking
Not used We demonstrated that the 7164 yields higher step counts than the GT1M and GT3X, when the LFE is not in place
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[Criterion validity: direct observation]
on step counting in a free-living environment
StepWatchActivPAL
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Feito et al. [47]
Part 1Lab/controlled
Part 2Free-living observational(24h, walking time)
[Criterion validity: StepWatch3]
Others: Steps countTo examine the accuracy of the GT3X and GT1M with LFE to measure step counts
24,23.8±8.8 y
2 GT1M (belt 1, right hip)2 GT3X (belt 2, right hip)
StepWatch 3
Normal
LFE
30 Hz.
15 s
Not used Monitors worn just when walking.
≥1500 steps/day
Not used In lab, LFE increases the sensitivity of GTM1 and GT3X when measuring walking at speeds less than 67 m/min. In free-living, LFE significantly overestimates steps compared with StepWatch 3
Gatti et al. [48]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
Others: Steps countTo investigate the reliability and validity (against direct observation) of step and pedal-revolution counts produced by the GT3X+ placed at different locations during running and bicycling
22,23.9±1.9 y
6 GT3X/+(2 shin,2 thigh and 2 hip)
NS 100 Hz.
1 s
Not used Not used Excellent reliability (intraclass correlation ≥ 0.99) and validity (Pearson ≥ 0.99) were found for measurements taken from acc. mounted at the waist and shank during running and at the thigh and shank during bicycling (intraclass correlation ≥ 0.99; Pearson ≥ 0.99)
Hickey et al. [49]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: GT3X+]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo investigate a simple methodology to determine cut points based on ratios between SED and PA for a
12,28.5±4.6 y
wGT3X-BT(right hip)
PRO- DiaryTM
NS 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Cut-points:Sasaki MPA and VPA VM cut-points
Count ratios (6.31, 7.68, 4.63, 3.96) were calculated to successfully determine cut-points for the new wrist worn wearable technology during SED (0–426) as well as LPA
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new wrist worn device (PRO-DiaryTM) by comparing it to a validated and well characterised ‘gold standard’ (GT3X+)
(non-dominant wrist)
(427–803), MPA (804–2085)and VPA (≥2086)
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Hildebrand et al. [22]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
PlacementSED/PA intensity classificationEE algorithmTo compare raw triaxial acc. output from GT3X+ and GENEActiv placed on the hip and the wrist and to develop regression equations for estimating energy expenditure against indirect calorimetry
Children: 30,8.9±0.9 y
Adults:30,34.2±10.7 y
2 GT3X+2 GENEA(right hip and non-dominant wrist)
NS 60 Hz.
1 s
Not used
Not used
Cut-points:Hildebrand LPA, MPA and VPA VM cut-points for wrist and hip from raw data
EE algorithm:Hildebrand equation for children and adults (hip and wrist)
Acc. outputs from GT3X+ and GENEActiv seem comparable when attached to the same body location in adults but not in children. Acceleration output from both GT3X+ and GENEActive explained a significant proportion of the variance (R2) in VO2. The R2 for wrist-monitors ranged between 71% and 78% in children and between 75% and 81% in adults, with consistently (4%–6% units) lower R2 for wrist compared with that for hip placements.
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Huberty et al. (2015) [50]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24 protocol)
[Reliability]
PlacementTo determine the feasibility of three widely used wearable sensors in research settings for 24h monitoring of sleep, SED, and active behaviors in middle-aged women
21,45.3±9.7 y
GT3X+(non-dominant hip moved to non-dominant wrist at bed time)
GENEA(wrist)
SenseWear(upper arm)
NS 40 Hz.
60 s
≥ 60-0-0
≥10 h/dayNS
Cut-points:Freedson (1998) SED, LPA, MPA, VPA and very VPA VA cut-points
Sleep algorithm:Sadeh sleep algorithm
Women felt the GENEActiv (94.7 %) and SenseWear Mini (90.0 %) were easier to wear and preferred the placement (68.4, 80 % respectively) as compared to the GT3X+ (42.9, 47.6 % respectively). 24h monitoring over seven consecutive days is a feasible approach in middle-aged women
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Korshøj et al. [51]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: TrakStar]
Others: InclinometerTo validate the inclinometer measurements placed on upper arm and lower back by GT3X+ with Acti4
8,NS
3 GT3X+ (arm, upper back and deltoid)
NS 90 Hz.
NS
Not used Not used The GT3X+ acc. is a valid tool to measure arm and trunk inclinations
25
Kozey-Keadle et al. [52]
Free-living longitudinal(2 periods of 7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: ActivPAL]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo examine the validity of commercially available monitors to assess sedentary behavior
20,46.5 yOverweight
GT3X(right hip)
LFE 30 Hz.
1 s
NS
NS
Cut-points:SED (CPM in VA): <50, <100, <150, <200, <250
When the ActiGraph monitor is used, 150 CPM may be the most appropriate cut point to define sedentary behavior
Lee et al. [53] Part 1: Lab/controlled
Part 2:Free-living observational(3 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity]
Others: Steps countTo evaluate the step count validity of different pedometers and acc. in controlled and free-living conditions
43,20.9±2.0 y
GT3X+ (right hip)
Polar activeOmron
Normal 30 Hz.
NS
NS
NS
Not used The Omron pedometer provide the most reliable and valid steps compared to GT3X+ and Polar Active acc. both in controlled and free-living conditions
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Lee et al. [54] Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo examine the validity of EE estimates from different consumer-based and PA monitors against indirect calorimetry
60,26.4±5.7 y
GT3X+ (hip)
Armband DirectLifeFitbit one
NS NS Not used
Not used
EE algorithm:Sasaki VM algorithm (2011)
The Armband monitor showed the best agreement with the indirect calorimetry estimate (within the 10% equivalence zone). The GT3X+ showed a root mean squared error of 47.1
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Fitbit ZipJawbone UpBasis B1 Band
kcal compared with the indirect calorimeter
Lyden et al. [55]
Free-living(2 periods of 10 hours, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
SED/PA intensity classificationFilterTo validate the GT3X for measuring SED with normal and LFE filters in free-living against direct observation
13,24.8±5.2 y
GT3X(hip)
ActivPAL
Normal
LFE
30 Hz.
1 s
Not used Cut-pointsKozey-Keadle SED <100 CPM and SED <150 CPM VA cut-points
Expressing breaks from SED as a rate per sedentary hour, a metric specifically relevant to free-living behavior, and provides further evidence that the ActivPAL is a valid tool to measure SED in free-living environments
Ozemek et al. [56]
Lab/controlled
[Reliability]
PlacementTo test the GT3X+’s reliability in measuring activity recorded by multiple axes (axis 1, 2, 3 and VM) between monitors worn on the wrist, hip, and ankle while subjects perform activities of daily living
40,40 y
6 GT3X+ (2 at hip, 2 at dominant wrist and 2 at right ankle)
Normal 100 Hz.
60 s
Not used Not used These data suggest that GT3X+ acc. measurements made from the hip, wrist and ankle sites are reliable during activities of daily living across all axes and VM
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
27
Peeters et al. [57]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: daily logs]
NWT definitionTo compare three methods for assessing wear time from acc. data: automated, log-books and a combination
45,31-53 y
GT3X+(right hip)
Own filter30 Hz.
60 s
≥20-0-0≥60-0-0≥90-0-0≥20-0-2≥60-0-2 (Troiano algorithm)≥90-0-2
≥10 h/day≥4 days/week
Not used Automated filters are as accurate as a combination of automated filters and log-books for filtering wear time from acc. data. Automated filters based on 90-min of consecutive zero counts without interruptions are recommended
Peterson et al. [25]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationOthers: InclinometerTo assess the degree of construct validity of the inclinometer and VA and VM metrics of the GT3X in measuring SED and PA against direct observation
28,18-20
GT3X+(right hip)
LFE 30 Hz.
10 s
Not used Cut-points:Kozey-keadle SED (VA and VM): <100, <150 CPM
Accuracy in measuring both SED and PA, acc. metrics (94.7–97.8%) outperformed the inclinometer (70.9%). 150 CPM in the VM performed the best. Inclinometer had advantages at detecting walking, biking, and standing
Ried-Larsen et al. [58]
Part 1:Lab/controlled
Part 2:Free living observational(1 day)
[Convergent validity]
FilterTo study the responses of four generations of the ActiGraph in a mechanical setup and free living with normal and LFE filters
20,37.8±8.0 y
7164GT1MGT3XGT3X+(right hip)
Normal
LFE
30 Hz.
10 s
NS
NS
Cut-points:Freedson (1998) SED, LPA, MPA, VPA and MVPA VA cut-points
Significant differences between the 7164 and the newer generations of AG in a mechanical set-up and free-living. Enabling the LFE attenuated the differences in mean PA
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
28
Rosenberger et al. [59]
Free-living observational(1 day, 24h protocol)
[Convergent validity]
SED/PA intensity classificationSleep algorithmTo compare nine devices for accuracy in 24-hour activity measurement. Criterion measurements were: GT3X+ for LPA and MVPA; Z-machine for sleep; ActivPAL for SED; and Omron for steps
40,21-76 y
GT3X+(right hip and right wrist at bed time)
Z-machineActivPALOmronFitbit OneGENEAJawbone upLumobackFuelband
NS NS
60 s
Not used Cut-points:Kozey-Keadle SED and Freedson (1998) MVPA VA cut-points
Sleep algorithm:Sadeh sleep algorithm
Error rates ranged from 8.1-16.9% for sleep; 9.5-65.8% for SED; 19.7-28.0% for LPA; 51.8-92% for MVPA; and 14.1-29.9% for steps. Equivalence testing indicated only two comparisons were significantly equivalent to standards: the LUMOback for sedentary behavior and the GT3X+ for sleep. Bland-Altman plots indicated GT3X+ had the closest measurement for sleep, and steps
Rowlands et al. [27]
Part 1Lab/controlled
Part 2Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Convergent validity]
Sampling frequencyTo establish the equivalence of output between two brands of monitor in a laboratory and in a free-living environment
Part 138,39.3±5.7 y
Part 258,10.7±0.8 y
GT3X+GENEA(right hip)
Not used Part 1:100 Hz.
Part 2:80 Hz.
Part 1Not used
Part 2NS
Part 1Not used
Part 2Not used
The strong relation between accelerations measured by the two brands suggests that habitual activity level and activity patterns assessed by the GENEA and GT3X+ may compare well if analyzed appropriately
Ryde et al. [60]
Free-living observational(60 min)
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
Others: InclinometerTo measure desk based sitting time and transitions, against camera derived direct observation, and to compare the data with GT3X+ inclinometer
13,30±6.5 y
GT3X+(NS)
NS 30 Hz.
1 s
Not used Not used Agreement between the camera and the GT3X+ was poor for both sitting time and transitions
References Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age
Acc. model(placement)
Filter Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid day
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm
Main findings/Conclusions
29
range Valid week
Santos-Lozano et al. [29]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationEE algorithm1. To compare EE equations with indirect calorimetry2. To define and validate new EE equations with GT3X against indirect calorimetry3. To define cut-points with VM according to the MET for PA intensity level classification
Young:31,14.7±1.0 y
Adults:31,47.1±3.5 y
Elderly:35,71.9±5.4 y
GT3X+(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Cut-points:Santos-Lozano LPA, MPA and VPA VM cut-points
EE algorithm:WETWET combined with Freedson VAWET combined with Sasaki VMSantos-Lozano new EE algorithm developed
The combined equation for MET estimation achieved better results that the rest of previous equations. Also, they defined a more accurate equation for young, adults and old people. According cut-points, they provided it for each group
Sasaki et al. [61]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo compare activity counts from GT3X to those from the GT1M during treadmill walking/running. Develop tri-axial VM cut-points to classify PA intensity
32,28.0±9.0 y
GT1MGT3X(non-dominant hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Cut-points:Sasaki MPA, VPA and very VPA VM cut-points
MET equation:Sasaki MET equation
Comparisons of data obtained with GT1M and the GT3X should be avoided when using more than just the VA. VM cut-points may be used to classify PA in future studies
References Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age
Acc. model(placement)
Filter Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid day
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm
Main findings/Conclusions
30
range Valid week
Schneller et al. [62]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
EE algorithmTo compare the accuracy of five objective methods, including two newly developed methods combining accelerometry and activity type recognition (Acti4), against indirect calorimetry, to estimate total EE of different activities in semi-standardized settings
14,20-40 y
2 GT3X(right hip and thigh)ActivPALActiHeart
NS 60 Hz.
10 s
Not used EE algorithm:Crouter (2010)
This study concludes that combining acc. data from a thigh-worn ActiGraph GT3X+ with activity type recognition improved the accuracy of activity specific EE estimation against indirect calorimetry in semi-standardized settings compared to previously validated methods using CPM
Slater et al. [63]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: polysomnography]
PlacementSleep algorithmTo examine the validity of wrist and hip acc. measured sleep-related behaviors against polysomnography
108,22.7±0.2 y
2 GT3X+ (right hip and non-dominant wrist)
Normal 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Sleep algorithm:Sadeh sleep algorithm
A wrist worn GT3X+ provided more valid measures of sleep but with only moderate capability to detect periods of wake during the sleep period
Staudenmayer et al. [64]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo develop algorithms to estimate: MET-hours, minutes in PA intensities, minutes in SED vs not and minutes in locomotion vs not. And validate these algorithms against indirect calorimetry
20,24.1±4.5 y
GT3X+(dominant wrist)
GT3X(right hip)
NS GT3X+:80 Hz.
15 s
GT3X:30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Cut-points:New algorithms developed andFreedson (1998) SED, LPA, MPA, VPA and very VPA VA cut-points
The wrist models, applied to 15 s epoch, estimated METs better than a previously developed model that used counts per minute measured at the hip. In a separate set of comparisons, the simpler decision trees classified PA, SED, and locomotion time nearly as well or better than the machine-learning approaches
References Study design(days of assessment, protocol)
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD
Acc. model(placement)
Filter Sampling frequency
NWT definitiona
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/
Main findings/Conclusions
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[validation method]or age range Epoch
Valid dayValid week Sleep Algorithm
Stec et al. [65] Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
PlacementEE algorithmTo estimate the energy cost and the optimal placement during resistance exercise
30,21.7±1.0 y
3 GT3X(right wrist, hip and ankle)
ActiTrainer
NS 30 Hz.
1 s
Not used EE algorithm:Stec equation developed in this study
Hip-worn GT3X can be used to estimate resistance exercise energy expenditure
Steeves et al. [66]
Part 1:Lab/controlled
Part 2:Free-living observational(3 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
Others: InclinometerTo compare sitting, standing and stepping classifications from thigh-worn ActiGraph and activPAL monitors and validate it against direct observation in lab
36,32.0±10.3 y
GT3X+ (midlineof the right thigh)
activPAL
NS 80 Hz.
1 s
Part 1:Not used
Part 2:NS
Not used GT3X+ showed more sensitive to free-living upright motions than activPAL
Tudor-Locke et al. [67]
Part 1:Lab/controlled
Part 2:Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Convergent validity]
Others: Steps countTo compare step outputs obtained from waist and wrist acc. (with direct observation) attachment sites under laboratory and free-living
15,27.5±2.5 y
GT3X+ (right hip and non-dominant wrist)
Normal
LFE
NS
60 s
Not used.
≥1500 steps/day
Not used Step outputs obtained from waist- and wrist-wornacc. attachment sites are generally not comparable in either laboratory or free-living conditions (and with both filters)
References Study design(days of assessment,
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN,
Acc. model(placement)
Filter Sampling frequency
NWT definitiona
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/
Main findings/Conclusions
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protocol)[validation method]
mean±SD or age range Epoch
Valid dayValid week
MET equation/Sleep Algorithm
Vähä-Ypyä et al. [68]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: direct observation]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo devise a universal and physically meaningful analysis algorithm for accurate classification of PA by intensity using the raw data obtained from waist-mounted, tri-axial acc.
21,42±11 y
GT3X(hip)
NS 30 Hz.
5 s
Not used Cut-points:New algorithms developed
Irrespective of the acc. brand, a simply calculable mean amplitude deviation with universal cut-off limits provides a universal method to evaluate PA and SED using raw acc. data
Van Nassau et al. [69]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: ActivPAL]
Others: InclinometerTo determine the criterion validity against activPAL and responsiveness to change of two activity monitors (GT3X and activPAL) and two questionnaires
42,38±11 y
GT1M or GT3X(right hip)
NS NS
NS
≥60-0-0
≥10 h/day≥3 days/week
Cut-points:Troiano SED, LPA, MPA and VPA VA cut-points
The hip-worn ActiGraph was unable to distinguish between occupational sitting and standing time, when using uniaxial data and traditional cut-points for sedentary time and LPA
Zinkhan et al. [70]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: polysomnography]
Sleep algorithmTo examine the agreement between GT3X and SOMNOWatch placed in right-hip and non-dominant wrist, respectively, and agreement of them with polysomnography
100, 50.0±13.0 y
GT3X(right hip)
Somnowatch
Normal 80 Hz.
60 s
Not used Sleep algorithm:Cole-Kripke sleep algorithm
Sleep prediction limited from waist monitors. Mean difference of total sleep time from polysomnography compared to GT3X was 81.1 min.
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Acc: accelerometer, BMI: Body Mass Index, CPM: counts per minute, EE: energy expenditure, h: hours, Lab: laboratory condition, LFE: low-frequency extension, LPA: light physical
activity, MET: metabolic cost, MPA: moderate physical activity, MVPA: moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, NS: not specified, PA: physical activity, s: seconds, SED: sedentary
time, VA: vertical axis, VM: vector magnitude, VPA: vigorous physical activity
a NWT definition expressed as: minimum minutes of 0 CPM – minimum minutes for before and after allowance windows – maximum minutes of allowance
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Electronic Supplementary Material Table S4 Summary of key methodological issues related to GT3X/+ data collection protocols and data processing in
validation/calibration studies in older adults (the rest of studies are available on request)
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Older adults (n=51, Validation, calibration and comparison studies reviewed for objectives 1 and 2: n=10)
Aguilar-Farías et al. [71]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Criterion validity: ActivPAL]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo determine SED cut-point with VM in older adults against ActivePAL
37,73.5±7.3 y
GT3X+(right hip)
ActivePAL
LFE 30 Hz.
1 s15 s60 s
≥90-0-0
≥10 h/day≥3 days/week
Cut-pointsAguilar-Farías SED VM cut-points for 1, 5 and 60 s epochs
Cut-points are dependent on unit of analyses (i.e. epoch length and axes); cut-points for a given epoch length and axis cannot be extrapolated to others
Barreira et al. [72]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Criterion validity: NL-1000]
FilterOthers: Steps countTo compare steps/day derived from the GT3X+ using the normal filter and the LFE with a NL-1000 pedometer
15,61-82 y
GT3X+(right hip)
Normal
LFE
80 Hz.
60 s
>60-0-2 (Troiano algorithm)
≥10 h/day≥4 days/week
Not used Regardless the filter, GT3X+ did not provide comparable pedometer estimates of steps/day in this older adult sample
Choi et al. [73]
Free-living observational(7 days, 24h protocol)
[Criterion validity: daily logs]
NWT definitionTo assess the performance of wear/non-wear time classification algorithms for accelerometry data collected in the free-living environment using a wrist-worn triaxial acc. and a waist-worn uniaxial acc. in older adults
29,76-96 y
GT1M(Hip)
GT3X(dominant wrist)
NS 30 Hz.
60 s
Default by ActiLife90-30-260-0-2
NS
Not used Triaxial wrist-worn acc. can be used for an accurate wear/NWT classification in free-living older adults. The use of the 90-min window and the VM counts improves the performance of commonly used algorithms for wear/non-wear classification for both uniaxial and triaxial acc.
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References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Donaldson et al. [44]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Reliability]
Valid weekTo evaluate variability of SED throughout a 7-day measurement period and to determine if < 7-days of SED measurement would be comparable to the typical 7-day measurement period
293,55±14 y
GT1M orGT3X/+(dominant hip)
NS 30 Hz. for GT3X and60 Hz. for GT3X+
60 s
≥60-0-2 (Troiano algorithm)
≥10 h/days≥1 day/week
Cut-points:Kozey-keadle SED 100 CPM and 150 CMP VA cut-points
When assessed over a 7-day period, SED appears to be very stable from day-to-day, although there may be some small differences between men and women on weekend days. A measurement period as short as 4 days could provide comparable data (91% of variance) to a one-week assessment
Hall et al. [74] Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo measure the MET of walking activities in older adults, to examine the relationship between acc. output and METs and validate it against indirect calorimetry
20,60-90 y
GT3X(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
1 s
Not used MET equations:Hall developed in current study (VA)Miller, Hendelmal, Freedson and Ainsworth MET VA equations
Standard METs were 71% lower than the measured METs across all walking activities. This study identifies the need for equations and cut points specific measure EE in older adults
Keadle et al. [75]
Free-living observational(7 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity]
NWT definitionTo compare the impact of wear-time assessment methods and using either VA or VM cut-points on acc. output
7650,71.1±5.8 y
GT3X+(right hip)
Normal NS
60 s
LogsTroiano VA: ≥60-0-2Troiano VM: ≥60-0-2Choi VA:≥90-30-2Choi VM:≥90-30-2
Cut-points:Matthews (2008) SED and Freedson LPA and MVPA VA cut-pointsAguilar-Farías SED and Sasaki LPA and MVPA VM cut-points
Log+Choi algorithm was optimal to identify wear time. PA in different intensities were not comparable between VA and VM cut-points
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NS
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Santos-Lozano et al. [29]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationEE algorithm1. To compare EE equations with indirect calorimetry2. To define and validate new EE equations with GT3X against indirect calorimetry3. To define cut-points with VM according to the MET for PA intensity level classification
Young:31,14.7±1.0 y
Adults:31,47.1±3.5 y
Elderly:35,71.9±5.4 y
GT3X+(right hip)
Normal 30 Hz.
60 s
Not used Cut-points:Santos-Lozano LPA, MPA and VPA VM cut-points
EE algorithm:WETWET combined with Freedson VAWET combined with Sasaki VMSantos-Lozano new EE algorithm developed
The combined equation for MET estimation achieved better results that the rest of previous equations. Also, they defined a more accurate equation for young, adults and old people. According cut-points, they provided it for each group
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Webber et al. [76]
Lab/controlled
[Convergent validity]
Others: Steps countTo compare step count accuracy of an acc. (GT3X+), a mechanical pedometer (Yamax SW200) and a piezoelectric pedometer (SC-StepMX)
13,81.5±5.0 y
2 GT3X+ (right and left hip)
YamaxStepMX
NS 100 Hz.
1 s
Not used Not used No significant differences were found among monitors for those who walked without aids. However, for individuals who used walking aids, the SC-Step MX demonstrated a significantly lower percentage of error than the other devices
References
Study design(days of assessment, protocol)[validation method]
Topics discussedAims
SubjectsN, mean±SD or age range
Acc. model(placement) Filter
Sampling frequency
Epoch
NWT definitiona
Valid dayValid week
Cut-Points/EE algorithm/MET equation/Sleep Algorithm Main findings/Conclusions
Wanner et al. [77]
Free-living observational(8 days, waking hours protocol)
[Convergent validity]
FilterTo compare GT3X data collected using the different filter selections simultaneously during 8 days
65,60.0±9.9 y
GT3X(right hip)
Normal
LFE
30 Hz.
60 s
≥60-0-0
NS
Metzger SED, LPA and MVPA VA cut-points
Results for all acc. outcomes differed according the filter option used, thus results are not comparable between filters. It is important to carefully evaluate the suitable filter option and to specify the filter choice in publications. The correction factors can be used to make data assessed using the LFE comparable to data using the Normal filter
Zisko et al. [78]
Lab/controlled
[Criterion validity: indirect calorimetry]
SED/PA intensity classificationTo use different fitness levels to create new relative intensity thresholds for light,
95,70-77 y
GT3X+(right hip)
NS NS
10 s
Not used Cut-points:Zisko SED, LPA, MPA, VPA and very VPA VA and VM cut-points developed
VM-model was found to be a better predictor of PA intensity than VA-model (p < 0.05). Established thresholds for MPA (46−63 % of VO2max) ranged from 669–3367 and 834–4048
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moderate and vigorous PA for elderly men and women
CPM and VPA (64−90 % of VO2max) from 1625–4868 and 2012-5423 CPM, for women and men, respectively
Acc: accelerometer, CPM: counts per minute, EE: energy expenditure, h: hours, Lab: laboratory condition, LFE: low-frequency extension, LPA: light physical activity, MET: metabolic
cost, MVPA: moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, NS: not specified, PA: physical activity, s: seconds, SED: sedentary time, VA: vertical axis, VM: vector magnitude.
a NWT definition expressed as: minimum minutes of 0 CPM – minimum minutes for before and after allowance windows – maximum minutes of allowance.
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