Omada to test its Prevent program for underserved populations
Taking place at three sites in California and Washington state, the trial will include up to 300 English and Spanish-language speakers.
Study: Fear of losing reward helps reach activity tracking goals
The 26-week trial, funded by the National Institute on Aging, included 281 adults and was conducted between March and September 2014.
With new mobile survey app, Kantar Health wants to enhance the patient experience
The application also supports collecting of pictures and video content, as well biometric and activity data from different wearable devices.
GSC & MEMOTEXT pilot: Text messages help with medication adherence
A personalized digital health intervention can improve adherence for hypertension and high cholesterol patients, providing value to all parties involved.
This app could uncover link between weather and chronic pain
Scientists from the University of Manchester are looking to discover whether certain weather conditions cause actual pain for people with chronic complaints.
Cedars-Sinai to use Fitbit Charge HR in a small trial of cancer patients
Researchers want to use the activity tracker to determine if it can help oncologists assess whether their patients are active enough for chemotherapy.
Minnesota Children’s Hospital taps Welkin Health for a type 1 diabetes study
The study aims to identify patterns and predictors that lead to serious events, prevent complications of the disease, and provide real-time intervention.
Talkspace to test its mobile therapy platform with Columbia, Duke
The first test will be a 500-person study of anxiety, stress, and depression at Columbia University, followed by a PTSD study at Duke.
MD Anderson Cancer Center launches the Apple Watch pilot
An Apple Watch app called emPower will enable users to answer multiple-choice questions about their mood, symptoms, possible treatment side effects and more.
Propeller Health to create custom sensor for GSK’s Ellipta inhaler
GSK will use the sensor in the studies to automatically collect and record data on the inhaler's usage, and wirelessly transmit the data collected.