3D Body Scanning for Research and Clinical Settings
Clinical and academic research demands precise, standardized body measurement data that traditional tools struggle to deliver at scale. 3D body scanning captures consistent anthropometric data across distributed sites and populations, using standard devices, without specialized equipment or centralized lab infrastructure.
For clinical trials, pharmaceutical studies, and academic research programs that require standardized, repeatable body data at scale, Size Stream’s 3D body scanning platform removes the logistical barriers of traditional measurement methods. 240+ measurements are captured per scan in under a minute, using a standard smartphone or iPad. The same scan protocol applies at every site and by every operator, eliminating cross-site variability. Protect participant data with enterprise-grade security and privacy controls designed to support SOC 2, GDPR, and clinical research governance.
The Challenge of Anthropometric Data Collection in Research
In clinical, academic, and pharmaceutical research, accurately quantifying changes in body shape and composition is essential. Yet many standard measurement tools fall short when studies demand scale and consistency.
Traditional approaches are:
- Expensive and equipment heavy
- Difficult to deploy across multiple sites
- Hard to repeat frequently without adding clinical burden
- Limited in the depth of insight they can practically deliver
In metabolic research, obesity studies, drug development, and body morphology analysis, weight and BMI simply fail to capture the physiological changes that matter. Researchers need composition, shape, and regional body data, captured reproducibly, across diverse populations and study environments.
Data You Can Trust. Precision We Can Prove.
Size Stream’s 3D body scanning technology is third-party validated against established reference methods, including DXA, bioimpedance scales, and traditional anthropometric assessment. Published validation research is available in the Size Stream white paper library.
Research-grade accuracy includes:
- 240+ measurements captured per scan, including body composition and shape data
- Validated against gold-standard reference methods
- Longitudinal accuracy for intervention and multi-timepoint studies
- Full data transparency with structured export and reporting controls
- SOC 2 certified and GDPR compliant
Built for documentation, security, privacy, and repeatability, Size Stream provides the precision research teams depend on, without the equipment cost or logistical complexity of centralized lab methods.
Clinical and Pharmaceutical Research Applications
Size Stream applies across a wide range of study types. Whether you’re studying:
The result is measurable, visual, and analyzable data that strengthens protocol integrity and enhances study outcomes.
Supporting CROs, Universities, and Academic Research
Contract Research Organizations, pharma partners, and academic institutions all benefit from a body measurement platform that removes the logistical barriers of traditional methods. Size Stream supports the full research lifecycle, from IRB submission through data delivery.
- CROs and Pharma — Objective, standardized data for drug development, treatment efficacy, and distributed clinical studies.
- Universities and Academic Teams — Large cohort scanning with high throughput, detailed body composition metrics, and longitudinal tracking for growth, health, and behavioral studies.
- Anthropometry Research — 240+ standardized body measurements with minimized operator variability and consistent repeatability across users and locations.
Remote Anthropometry for Multi-Site and Distributed Trials
Remote anthropometry with Size Stream allows participants to complete body scans from their own mobile device, at home, at a local clinic, or at any site, without attending a centralized measurement facility. The same scan protocol applies consistently regardless of location, eliminating operator variability and the equipment differences that undermine cross-site reproducibility.
- Participants scan from any smartphone or iPad at home or on-site
- No specialized equipment required at participant locations
- Consistent measurement protocol applied across all sites
- Central platform for scheduling, data review, and quality management
- Scales from single-site studies to 200+ site global studies
Technology Deployment for Research and CRO Environments
Size Stream integrates into existing research workflows via API, with connections to electronic data capture systems, research databases, and clinical trial management platforms. Data is structured for direct analysis; no manual reformatting required. The platform embeds security and privacy compliance with SOC 2 and GDPR requirements throughout.
We support:
- IRB and protocol design
- Data management and anonymization
- Multi-site study deployment
- API-based integration into research platforms and electronic data capture systems
- Dedicated research support from Size Stream’s technical and data science team
Ideal for:
- Clinical trials
- Academic research
- Pharmaceutical research
- Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Research-Grade Body Data, at Scale
From single-site academic studies to global pharmaceutical trials, Size Stream enables private, secure, standardized body data collection without the equipment cost and logistical complexity of traditional lab-based methods. Researchers gain the measurement depth and consistency rigorous science demands.
Validated. Precise. Research-ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is 3D scanning used in clinical research?
3D scanning replaces manual methods, tape measures, calipers, and goniometers that introduce operator variability and are difficult to scale. Size Stream captures 240+ measurements per scan from a standard mobile device in minutes, including body composition and shape data. The same protocol applies at every site and session, supporting longitudinal analysis and cross-site comparison.
What is remote anthropometry and how does Size Stream support it?
Remote anthropometry is the collection of body measurements from participants who are not physically present at a centralized measurement facility. Participants use a mobile device to complete a body scan at home, at a local clinic, or at any location. Size Stream supports this through standardized 3D body scanning from any smartphone or iPad, with the same data quality as an in-facility scan. Study coordinators manage the process centrally, with consistent data capture regardless of participant location.
How does Size Stream support multi-site clinical trials?
Size Stream enables standardized body measurement across distributed sites without specialist equipment at each location. Participants scan from any smartphone or iPad at home, at a local clinic, or at any site. The same scan protocol eliminates the operator variability and equipment differences that undermine cross-site reproducibility. Study coordinators manage scheduling, data collection, and quality review centrally. The platform scales from a single clinical site to 200+ site global trials, across nearly a dozen languages, with data structured for direct integration with electronic data capture systems and research databases.
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