Sensors & Wearables

Clinical ink's Sensors & Wearables solution empowers clinical researchers to capture the full spectrum of patient health data remotely, objectively, and with greater frequency than traditional in-clinic methods. Designed for use in decentralized and hybrid clinical trials, the platform integrates wearable devices and sensor technologies with Clinical ink's broader eSource ecosystem — including eCOA — to deliver real-time, high-resolution insights into patient health and behavior.

Engineered by clinical, software, and user experience experts, the Clinical ink platform captures essential data and context through both active and passive mobile activities. These capabilities support the development of digital biomarkers and enable machine-learning analysis, providing precision insights that align with and complement traditional clinical assessments.

Instrumented Motor Tasks

• Balance assessment
• Gait (walking) measurement
• Postural stability evaluation
• Pronation and supination tracking
• Resting tremor detection

Voice Tasks

• Articulation analysis
• Phonation measurement
• Reading assessments
• Verbal learning and memory evaluation

Ecological Momentary Tasks

• Protocol-driven tasks based on study design parameters
• Sensor-driven tasks based on algorithmic detection of behavior or physiology

Continuous Passive Patient Monitoring

• Actigraphy
• Fall detection
• Geofencing and life space tracking
• Heart rate, heart rate variability, and VO2 Max monitoring
• Sleep quantity and quality assessment
• Tremor and dyskinesia monitoring

Combined Remote Mobile eSource Technology

• Fully remote eConsent
• Self-administered neurocognitive tests
• Symptom diaries
• Study support tools
• Telehealth API integration

Advanced Analytics for Digital Assessments

• Access to more than 50 different digital assessments
• Metrics associated with disease-specific features
• Streamlined collection of rich mobile and sensor data
• Support for machine-learning analysis of collected data

Why Sensors and Wearables Matter in Clinical Trials

• Continuous monitoring: Provide real-time, ongoing insights into vital signs and health metrics without requiring constant clinical supervision
• Enhanced data accuracy: Direct tracking minimizes human error and captures a more comprehensive view of patient health
• Improved patient engagement: Non-intrusive wearables increase participant comfort and compliance throughout the trial
• Decentralized trial support: Remote monitoring reduces the need for frequent site visits, making trials more accessible
• Rich data insights: Objective, high-resolution data enables a deeper understanding of treatment effects and patient responses

Platform Integration and Customization

• The Clinical ink platform integrates seamlessly with a wide range of connected wearables and sensors
• Supports continuous, real-time data capture for a comprehensive view of patient health and behavior
• Compatible with smartwatches, fitness trackers, and specialized medical devices used in clinical trials
• Solutions can be tailored to meet the specific needs and objectives of individual trials
• Clinical ink works closely with trial sponsors, investigators, and stakeholders to design and implement customized sensor and wearable strategies

The Clinical ink Sensors & Wearables solution is built to integrate with the full Clinical ink eSource platform, including eCOA, eConsent, and telehealth capabilities, enabling a unified and flexible approach to remote and decentralized clinical trial data collection.