Let's talk About Wearables (& Other Health Devices):

Wearable and other digital health technology (DHT) devices have revolutionized the healthcare industry by enabling the remote collection of data on a patient’s physical activity, sleep, heart rate, and more.

This has led to the emergence of interest in decentralized studies that rely - partially or fully - on the use of this technology to collect data. The use of such devices in clinical research has several benefits, including increased engagement, improved data longitudinality, and greater volume of analyzable metrics.

However, as with any emerging technology, there are also drawbacks that need to be addressed to ensure the appropriate use and analysis of the data collected.

With this white paper, you will:

• Explore the emerging use of DHT data in decentralized studies

• Understand common challenges of interpreting this type of data

• Learn about a new class of patient-reported data that can succinctly contextualize DHT information with outcomes that matter most to patients: Home Reported Outcomes (HROs)

DHT in Clinical Research: Types of Devices

Wearables and digital health devices can collect data using either passive or active methods:

• Passive data collection: automatic collection and transmission of data without any input from the user

• Active data collection: requires the user to initiate or input data manually.

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