Examples of connected digital product usage identified in clinical trials
| CDP search term(s) | Trial type | Trial summary | ClinicalTrials.gov identifier |
| Fitbit, video-conferencing | Preperiod, non-COVID, interventional, non-industry | Hospital-sponsored, phase 4 trial to determine whether an approved drug for attention deficit disorder can help patients with mild cognitive impairment. Fitbit Charge 3 is used to continuously monitor sleep and activity. All visits occur over videoconferencing. | NCT03811847 |
| Home-based pulse oximeter, virtual care platform |  Postperiod, COVID, interventional, non-industry | Canadian research institute-led trial to demonstrate effectiveness and efficacy of a virtual care model for patients with COVID-19 in home isolation. Patients are given a home-based pulse oximeter and access to a virtual care platform (VIRUTES). | NCT04420182 |
| Apple watch | Postperiod, non-COVID, interventional, non-industry | University-sponsored interventional trial testing whether a novel intervention reduces early reoccurrence of atrial fibrillation after catheter-based ablation. Uses Apple Watch worn continuously by participants to measure and record ECG data for the primary endpoint. | NCT04433091 |
| Telemedicine, eDiary | Postperiod, non-COVID, interventional, industry | Pfizer-led phase 2a proof of concept study evaluating the efficacy and safety of crisaborole in adults with stasis dermatitis. Uses a de-centralised trial design involving remote contact by telemedicine and an eDiary for participant data collection. | NCT04091087 |
| Televisit | Postperiod, non-COVID, interventional, non-industry | VA-sponsored interventional trial evaluating the effect of a pharmacist led medication management intervention on improving medication use for elderly patients with complex medication routines. Interactions occur via televisit. | NCT04340570 |
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov.