Wearable sensor devices are an essential element for data collection. As their use is rapidly growing, so is the debate whether consumer or medical-grade wearable sensors are fit for purpose in clinical trials.
Read MorePatrick Hankey September 2, 2021
Wearable sensor devices are an essential element for data collection. As their use is rapidly growing, so is the debate whether consumer or medical-grade wearable sensors are fit for purpose in clinical trials.
Read MoreWhen deploying wearable sensors in clinical trials, it is essential to understand how they should be positioned on the body. The objective is to maximize the quality of the signal while minimizing the burden on patients and maintaining their comfort. Sensor wear position also impacts the accuracy and precision of digital clinical outcome measures. Here's an overview of some common wearable sensors types and wear locations.
Read MorePatrick Hankey August 4, 2020
Wearable sensors provide sophisticated insights into patients’ real-world behavior and functioning in clinical trials and healthcare settings. Drug development researchers, regulators, payors, and patients want to see meaningful, valid insights enabled by them. In this guide, we break down the following commonly used wearable sensors: including what they do, their benefits, and other important considerations for incorporating them into your clinical trial:
Read MoreWearable sensors and digital technology offer great potential in understanding the patient experience in clinical trials. The collection of rich data, captured in real-world settings, provides deep insights into our understanding of medical treatment effects. With so many factors to consider, however, it is no simple task to make this choice. Here are some key considerations for getting started using wearable sensor data collection for clinical research.
Read MoreThe study of human health in real-world, everyday environments is necessary to advance knowledge and discovery. Wearable sensors make this possible by providing customized body-worn monitoring and analysis solutions that are rooted in scientific foundations. Here is a list of the advantages of using wearable technologies in your clinical trials.
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