Author name: Delve Health

Clinical trials typically require a person to visit the research site regularly to undergo staff-led evaluations and discussions in order to understand the effects of the intervention. Between March 1 and April 26, 2020 alone, there were 905 suspended clinical trials due to the pandemic. The clinical trials that managed to continue have experienced problems, in terms of enrollment, for the studies that require in-person contact. In order to address these COVID-19 related obstacles, as well as look to the future of the industry, clinical trial investigators are looking for alternative ways to conduct trials remotely. It is important to give special

A patient concierge serves as a single point of contact that proactively helps patients navigate the complexity of clinical trials; while providing support for comprehension, participation logistics, and technologies. Delve Health’s patient concierge services were specifically designed to increase patient engagement and retention; and decrease sites’ administrative responsibilities by automating many everyday tasks. Using the concierge services feature within the Clinical StudyPal solution can lead to expedited trial timelines; enhanced site and sponsor relationships; and potentially lower trial costs. In the broadest sense,

Delve Health wishes everyone a Happy New Year, as it is customary to do. A new year, ushers in new hopes and a sense of renewed spirits. However, with each passing “COVID year” it is increasingly becoming more difficult to see a clear path forward. The year 2020 will live in infamy. COVID-19 changed the entire world. Life, as we knew it, stopped. What we thought would be “two-week closures” turned into three months of “lockdowns” and “restrictions” and “quarantines,” not to mention volatile stock markets, and is on the verge of a worldwide economic collapse. When things finally did

“Wearables” (i.e., Apple Watch, FitBit, etc.) are a technology that is relatively new to the clinical research enterprise. These devices hold untapped potential regarding their probable ability to revolutionize the manner in which we conduct clinical trials, which will eventually also transform how medical treatment is delivered around the world.What are Wearables? The household brand names that everyone knows are examples of medical wearables like Apple’s iWatch and the Fitbit have the largest market share, and therefore, the most “buzz” surrounding wearable technology. Other examples of wearable technology include Withings, ECG watches, sensors, and blood pressure cusps—all encourage healthy behavior

Societies across the globe have embraced technology in almost every aspect of daily life. It leaves every industry wondering how to incorporate technology into our fields and asking whether or not it simplifies or complicates our work. For those in the clinical research realm, we want to know how embracing technology will be used to further