Archive: Wearable Technology

Clinical Trial Patients Are Slow to Adopt New Technology – Here’s Why

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Posted: November 20th, 2019

Advancements in digital technology have the potential to transform clinical trials. But some patients remain hesitant.

How Blockchain Can Improve Clinical Trial Design

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Posted: October 30th, 2019

Blockchain technology can improve clinical trial design by ensuring the validity of consent forms and the security of patient data.

How Are Clinical Trials Addressing the Opioid Epidemic?

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Posted: September 18th, 2019

From wearables to pain medications that present a minimal risk of addiction, here’s how medical researchers are working to combat the opioid epidemic.

5 Solutions for Missed Clinical Trial Appointments

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Posted: September 4th, 2019

Digital technologies can improve patients’ attendance of clinical trial appointments, or even reduce the need for regular appointments altogether.

Survey of Huntington’s Disease Patients Indicates Trial Design Should Be More Patient-Centric

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Posted: May 15th, 2019

In a recent survey, Huntington’s Disease patients reported they are more likely to participate in patient-centric clinical trials. Here’s how sponsors and CROs can build more convenient and adaptive studies.

Drastic Attrition in Digital Clinical Trials Points to New Issues with Patient Engagement

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Posted: May 1st, 2019

Digital clinical trials are dramatically boosting patient enrollment – now it’s time for sponsors and CROs to focus on retention.

Who Benefits from Introducing Digital Health into Clinical Trials?

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Posted: January 23rd, 2019

Patients, physicians, and researchers all have something to gain from digital health. Here’s how CROs and sponsors can overcome key obstacles to integrate connected technology into clinical trials.

Are ‘Professional Patients’ in Clinical Trials an Epidemic?

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Posted: December 19th, 2018

So-called “professional patients” threaten the integrity of clinical trials, but can they be stopped?

FDA’s MyStudies App Marks a Milestone for Mobile Data in Clinical Trials

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Posted: November 14th, 2018

The FDA’s new healthcare app takes a patient-centric approach to collecting data for clinical trials.

The Path to Making Clinical Trials More Patient-Centric

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Posted: July 18th, 2018

By incorporating features like wearables, at-home visits, and ride sharing services, trials can increase patient recruitment and retention.