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COVID-19
Wearables Study
With limited test kits and slow results
turnaround, we are trying to find out if
information from wearable devices can help
detect COVID-19 before symptoms emerge.
Download MyPHD app to begin the study:
We have made great progress and launched Phase II.
Read our latest update >
WHO SHOULD JOIN
We are currently looking for people who:
Own an Android or iPhone;
Own one of the following wearable devices that
measures heart rate and steps: an Apple Watch or
Garmin using iOS or a Fitbit using Android or iOS;
Are 18 - 70 years of age;
Live in USA or Canada;
Do not have any known cardiac conditions:
Coronary artery disease or history of myocardial infarction, brady- or
tachyarrhythmias, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, etc) or cardiac devices (e.g. implanted cardiac monitor, pacemakers, defibrillators, etc).
Do not wear cardiac devices:
Implanted cardiac monitor, pacemakers, defibrillators, etc.
Are not pregnant.
Vaccinated or planning to get vaccinated?
You are still eligible to join.
If you want to view the enrollment questions on a desktop screen instead of on your phone, please click the enroll button here:
Enroll
Video Tutorial
If you own a device that is not compatible, please email us at wearables_validations@stanford.edu
Not eligible for this study? You may be eligible for a similar COVID-19 study where we provide you with a wearable device. Learn more >
Follow this study to stay up to date.
HOW IT WORKS
Collect Data
Our research in 2017 shows data
collected from wearable devices
can detect infectious illness
days before symptoms emerge.
Develop Algorithms
Our algorithm picks up abnormal
patterns that deviates from your
baseline to predict infection onset.
Validate Algorithms
With your help, we are testing
our algorithms to see if we can
accurately predict infection onset.
OUR VISION
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Download the app and enroll.
Download an app, developed by Stanford University School of Medicine, that will allow us to collect data from your wearable device.
Wear device & answer surveys.
Continue to wear your wearable device to keep track of your health data, and tell us about your symptoms and circumstances via the app.
Collect samples at home.
As the study progresses, we will ask some participants to collect samples at home.
WHAT WE PROMISE
A gold standard for safety
Our data collection app MyPHD was designed based on Stanford’s gold-standard of data privacy and security. Your data is safe with us. FAQ ↓
Your data is secure
This study has been approved by the Chief Security and Privacy Officers of Stanford University, and has been rigorously vetted by the Stanford Institutional Review Board.
Stanford Medical Study Practices >
Your contribution is valuable
Your data directly contributes towards validating our early infection warning system. This could support a safer re-opening of the economy, since it would allow people to self-isolate as opposed to unwittingly spreading the disease when they are pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic.
You are in good company
We are proud to join force with industry leaders like Garmin and Fitbit to improve healthcare for everyone.
About SHIL >
We are here for you
Your participation is voluntary and you have the right to withdraw your consent or discontinue participation at any time. We also are happy to answer your questions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Participation Eligibility & Enrollment
Am I still eligible to enroll if I have already received a
COVID-19 vaccine or plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
How do I get enrolled in the study?
I’d like to participate, but I don't want to wear my wearable device all the time.
Can my friend/spouse/family member enroll too?
Does this study enroll non-English speakers?
I’d like to participate but I don’t own a
wearable device. Can you provide me one?
I forgot to enter some information in the enrollment survey. What should I do?
2. How to Participate & What to Do During The Study
What is the purpose of this research study?
Can I participate in the study without signing a research consent form or
Authorization to Use Your Health Information For Research Purposes form?
I had symptoms previously. How should I enter that information?
How long do I need to keep completing
the surveys / sharing my wearables data?
Can I change my device during the study? (i.e., can I
buy a new Fitbit or do I have to keep using my old one?)
I want to withdraw. What should I do?
What do I do during the study as a participant?
3. Consent, Authorization & Data Privacy
What data is being collected?
How will my personal data be stored?
How does the study protect my privacy when data is released/disclosed?
In simpler words, is my data secured?
Who may receive, use or disclose my health information?
4. Contacts for Questions, Concerns & Complaints
Who should I contact if I’m not satisfied with how this study is
being conducted, or if I have any concerns, complaints, or general
questions about the research or my rights as a participant?
Who should I contact within the research team for questions,
concerns or complaints about this research study?
5. The MyPHD App
What is the MyPHD app?
What should I do if the app crashes?
Is the app available for iOS and Android?
How do I share my wearables data with the research team?
I’m confused about how to download, log in, and use the app. What do I do?
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