Utilizing Digital Health Technologies for Clinical Trial Endpoints

Originally published in Applied Clinical Trials, May 2021, authored by Bill Byrom, PhD

Digital health technologies offer new methods for measuring human physiology and behavior in clinical research. This article examines how remote monitoring technologies can provide more objective and continuous data collection during clinical trials.

Researchers must address critical methodological challenges when implementing digital health technologies. What statistical approaches can address data gaps? How can researchers ensure the validity and reliability of endpoints derived from digital health measurements? This piece analyzes the technical strategies for:

• Selecting appropriate digital health measurement tools
• Developing statistically robust data collection methods
• Minimizing data inconsistencies
• Maintaining regulatory compliance

From accelerometers to advanced physiological sensors, digital health technologies provide researchers with nuanced ways to capture patient experiences. The article explores how advanced measurement techniques can enhance the precision and depth of clinical trial data collection.