J Med Internet Res January 2022 PMID 35040799

Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison With Electrocardiography in Time and Frequency Domains: Comprehensive Analysis.

Rui Cao, Iman Azimi, Fatemeh Sarhaddi, Hannakaisa Niela-Vilen, Anna Axelin, Pasi Liljeberg, Amir M Rahmani

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21
Peak: 3 in Jan 2021
across 5 sources since Jan 2021

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136,661
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Jan 2021 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect an overall acknowledgment of the study's validation of the Oura Ring's nocturnal HR and HRV measurements, with examples like mentions of the study’s ‘comprehensive analysis’ and comments about device accuracy. The tone varies from technical curiosity to cautious approval, underlying moderate engagement and interest in its implications for health monitoring.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study's findings, especially affirming that the Oura Ring provides reasonably accurate nocturnal HR and HRV measurements compared to ECG, indicating general agreement with the research conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants display moderate curiosity, with some noting technical aspects like LF/HF ratios and method details, while others focus on clarifications about the device’s capabilities, suggesting a genuine but cautious interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference the study’s methodology and implications, such as the mention of 'comprehensive analysis' and questions about device accuracy, demonstrating active engagement beyond superficial reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions hint at a recognition that the findings could influence personal health monitoring habits and future research, suggesting a moderate perceived impact within the community.

Abstract in brief

  • This study evaluates the accuracy of the Oura Ring's measurement of heart rate and HRV parameters during sleep, comparing it to a medical-grade ECG device, and finds that the ring provides reasonably accurate data with low biases.
  • The research involved overnight home monitoring of 35 healthy individuals, analyzing short-term 5-minute recordings and nightly averages, using statistical methods like linear regression, Pearson correlation, and Bland-Altman plots.
  • Results showed that the Oura Ring's measurements, especially for HR and some HRV metrics like RMSSD, had low error variances and significant correlations with ECG data, though variability existed between short-term and longer-term measurements.]

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Sayuri Abe-Hiraishi
@sy_littlelily · X

Oura Ringの妥当性についてのこういう論文あんのね。当たり前か。LFがエラー多くて結果、LF/HFまであまり当てにならない数値になってるって、なんか、どうなんかね。ウェアラブルのHRV測ります系、まぁあんまり個人的に好きじゃないだけなんだけど。 https://t.co/w8p8iJJFmu

Jul 25, 2022 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 8,245 followers View post →
Lorem Ipsome
@LoremIpsome · X

@ashleymayer @akennada Remember that Oura's HRV readings are really only geared for nighttime readings (source: https://t.co/Yzg5EYUPfV). Daytime HRV is another story..even Apple watch isn't great for daytime HRV due to body movement. You'll need a PolarH10 or similar for daytime.

Dec 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,341 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

Peer-review me: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison to Electro#Cardiography: A Comprehensive Analysis in Time and Frequency Domains https://t.co/yVZQkIECqM (preprint)

Jan 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 35,862 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

RT @jmirpub: Peer-review me: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison to Electro#Car…

Jan 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 35,862 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

New in JMIR: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison With Electro#Cardiography in Time and Frequency Domains: Comprehensive Analysis https://t.co/VAnzhXPvus https://t.co/sdoXGysffT

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 35,862 followers View post →
Sian Allen
@DrSianAllen · X

@KalanAnglos Where did you see that? Here’s a few: https://t.co/yoZtCDtv5F https://t.co/BpdPrHsTTj https://t.co/nlPjBcosSh

Mar 13, 2022 · 10,883 followers View post →

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Lorem Ipsome
@LoremIpsome · X

@ashleymayer @akennada Remember that Oura's HRV readings are really only geared for nighttime readings (source: https://t.co/Yzg5EYUPfV). Daytime HRV is another story..even Apple watch isn't great for daytime HRV due to body movement. You'll need a PolarH10 or similar for daytime.

Dec 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,341 followers View post →
☞Hiroki☜
@momiagesandes · X

RT @sy_littlelily: Oura Ringの妥当性についてのこういう論文あんのね。当たり前か。LFがエラー多くて結果、LF/HFまであまり当てにならない数値になってるって、なんか、どうなんかね。ウェアラブルのHRV測ります系、まぁあんまり個人的に好きじゃないだけな…

Jul 25, 2022 · 4 shares · 207 followers View post →
南部 博昭(Hiroaki Nanbu)
@Hiroaki_Nanbu · X

RT @sy_littlelily: Oura Ringの妥当性についてのこういう論文あんのね。当たり前か。LFがエラー多くて結果、LF/HFまであまり当てにならない数値になってるって、なんか、どうなんかね。ウェアラブルのHRV測ります系、まぁあんまり個人的に好きじゃないだけな…

Jul 25, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,641 followers View post →
Sayuri Abe-Hiraishi
@sy_littlelily · X

Oura Ringの妥当性についてのこういう論文あんのね。当たり前か。LFがエラー多くて結果、LF/HFまであまり当てにならない数値になってるって、なんか、どうなんかね。ウェアラブルのHRV測ります系、まぁあんまり個人的に好きじゃないだけなんだけど。 https://t.co/w8p8iJJFmu

Jul 25, 2022 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 8,245 followers View post →
Sian Allen
@DrSianAllen · X

@KalanAnglos Where did you see that? Here’s a few: https://t.co/yoZtCDtv5F https://t.co/BpdPrHsTTj https://t.co/nlPjBcosSh

Mar 13, 2022 · 10,883 followers View post →
Prodan
@ProdanStatev · X

@DrSianAllen @SportsmithHQ @drpetertierney @josephcoyne @OSPpatrick @lachlan_wilmot @Alan_Couzens @mattdriller @NicolvanDyk @Gareth_Sandford @tom__turner @bittencourt_nfn @harries_simon It's actually https://t.co/no1gmpKuPc but it doesn't talk about the mid-2022 release date either. Maybe you got it directly from OURA? @Teemu might know

Mar 10, 2022 · 946 followers View post →
Tom Bellis
@tommybellis · X

Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison With Electrocardiography in Time and Frequency Domains: Comprehensive Analysis https://t.co/r0YvoRvG8j https://t.co/oQ7ZB1ii1W

Jan 18, 2022 · 80 followers View post →
Journal of Medical Internet Research
@JMIR_ · X

RT @jmirpub: New in JMIR: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison With Electro#Cardi…

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 283 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

New in JMIR: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison With Electro#Cardiography in Time and Frequency Domains: Comprehensive Analysis https://t.co/VAnzhXPvus https://t.co/sdoXGysffT

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 35,862 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

RT @jmirpub: Peer-review me: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison to Electro#Car…

Jan 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 35,862 followers View post →
Manzanilla & Miel
@ManzanillaMiel5 · X

RT @jmirpub: Peer-review me: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison to Electro#Car…

Jan 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,110 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

Peer-review me: Accuracy Assessment of Oura Ring Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Comparison to Electro#Cardiography: A Comprehensive Analysis in Time and Frequency Domains https://t.co/yVZQkIECqM (preprint)

Jan 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 35,862 followers View post →
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