Passive Health Monitoring: The Future of Clinical Research

<h2><strong>Introduction [00:50]</strong></h2><p>We welcome Jean-Phillippe Couderc from <a href="https://www.vpgmedical.com/how-does-it-work">VPG Medical</a> as he joins Trial Better to discuss passive health monitoring and <a href="https://www.vpgmedical.com/how-does-it-work">VPG Medical</a>’s technology, HealthKam.</p><h2><strong>What is passive health monitoring? [02:02]</strong></h2><p>Passive health monitoring, or opportunistic monitoring, embeds sensors that measure data into technologies or devices that are already used by the patient in everyday life, like smartphones, bath mats, and toilet seats. These devices place minimal constraints on the patient whereas with typical home or remote monitoring technology, patients are required to take care of the device. For example, a patient using an Apple Watch still has to charge the device and remember to wear it every day. Passive monitoring addresses this challenge.</p><h2><strong>What are some of the challenges of passive health mon...