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Will wearable technologies transform clinical trials?

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TL;DR - Nature examines the growing use of digital wearables in clinical research and the unresolved debate over whether their measurements are rigorous enough to meaningfully transform clinical trials.

  • Wearable technologies are increasingly being incorporated into research settings.
  • Their potential value lies in collecting digital health data during clinical trials.
  • Questions remain about the scientific validity, reliability, and real-world impact of wearable-derived measurements.
  • The provided excerpt does not report specific devices, methods, or study results.

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Will wearable technologies transform clinical trials?

Nature Nic Fleming 2026-09-16 doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02844-3
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TL;DR - Nature examines the growing use of digital wearables in clinical research and the unresolved debate over whether their measurements are rigorous enough to meaningfully transform clinical trials.

  • Wearable technologies are increasingly being incorporated into research settings.
  • Their potential value lies in collecting digital health data during clinical trials.
  • Questions remain about the scientific validity, reliability, and real-world impact of wearable-derived measurements.
  • The provided excerpt does not report specific devices, methods, or study results.
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