Fitbit selected for a NIH precision medicine research program
Up to 10,000 Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Alta HR devices will be provided to a representative sample of the research program volunteers for a one-year study.
Scripps’ ResearchKit-based study looks at how genetic risk influences heart health decisions
Called MyGeneRank, the app allows users with genetic data from 23andMe to obtain an estimated genetic risk score for coronary artery disease.
Janssen unveils iSTEP to improve trial efficiencies
The system is designed to replace the paper-based conventional processes of managing clinical supplies and tracking patient health data.
Jana Care, MGH launch a study to evaluate mobile app for heart failure management
Recruitment of heart failure patients at MGH has just begun, and the study is expected to conclude by the end of this year.
Study: Fitbit doesn’t help teens exercise more
The eight-week-long study was looking to investigate whether fitness wearables could encourage young teenagers to take more exercise.
Study proves that Wildflower Health’s maternity app can engage users
A Medicaid member was estimated to be 76% more likely to have a 6-month or more prenatal visit if she was the WYhealth Due Date Plus app user.
WEGO Health, CureClick partner to accelerate clinical trial recruitment
The two companies will leverage their expertise in patient recruitment to reduce the time, costs and friction associated with clinical trial enrollment.
Apple Watch could be used to detect an abnormal heart rhythm with 97% accuracy
The study began last year to discover whether the Apple Watch could detect an oncoming stroke, quarter of which are caused by an abnormal heart rhythm.
UC Davis taps Healbe for a wearable-enabled health study
The study aims to help validate whether advanced personal fitness trackers can be used to help bring precision-based health solutions to consumers.
mPulse, Harvard Medical School to study the impact of SMS programs on Medicaid members
Researchers aim to assess effectiveness of interactive text messages in encouraging disease management and primary care visits with Gold Coast Health Plan.