How it works
The Verisense sensor records the trial participants’ data onto an in-built flash memory card within the sensor. Once the sensor is in range of the base station, the base station will perform an automated data download. This is done via a password protected Bluetooth connection. The base station then performs an automated data upload to the AWS server through a local WiFi network or cellular connection.
The AWS server then relays that data to the web interface at the relevant trial sites, anywhere in the world. This web interface allows access to all the raw data, as well as analyzed data using peer reviewed algorithms (GGIR) for activity and sleep metrics.
All data from the participants’ sensor to the web interface is anonymized. Only the site managers will have the corresponding participant and sensor IDs.
Verisense is unlike other wearable sensors
Existing wearable platforms have been built to primarily serve the consumer and research markets. They can be used in a makeshift manner for clinical trials, but generally the same difficulties tend to reoccur which increases the risks of non compliance.
Verisense is the first wearable solution built specifically to solve the current issues standard wearables experience when it comes to use in clinical trials.
Verisense IMU is impact resistant and and has been tested to IP67 standard.
Battery Life - With up to 6 months battery life, the trial participant can wear the Verisense 24/7, they never have to remove the device. The battery can also be replaced easily for extended trials periods.
Display Data - Users do not have access to any data, which could disrupt their regular routines thus preserving the integrity of the data captured. However, if you would like the participants to receive feedback, the system can be configured to do so.
Uploading Data - Once the sensor device is within range of the Verisense Base Station, data is automatically uploaded. No action from the user required. The sensor’s in-built flash memory also has 44 days worth of memory, so a participant can easily travel without affecting the trial data.
Integration - Verisense integrates into a full featured clinical trial management software platform, or Shimmer can help integrate into a platform of the client's choice.
Data Quality - Shimmer has long been recognized for the quality of data our platform outputs and our Verisense solution is no different. All of our raw data and peer reviewed algorithms (GGIR) for sleep and activity meet the standards necessary for clinical research.
Applications
The Verisense Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) can be used for myriad different applications. This sensor is a comprehensive and flexible solution for reliably capturing accurate and complete biometric data. Worn on the wrist, the Verisense IMU sensor can monitor activity and sleep seamlessly. This, coupled with our base station and web interface, allow for comprehensive remote patient monitoring.
Verisense can be used for extended IMU applications, with up to seven sensors worn on different parts of a participant's body, making it invaluable for studying complex musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, such as dystonia or epilepsy.
Currently, Verisense is being trialed in relation to a number of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), for example, differentiating Levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) from Parkinson's tremors, allowing doctors to optimize Levodopa dosage, and improving patients’ quality of life.
Additional applications include developing industry standard endpoints for diseases like Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's, and many others using real-world data.
Our second iteration of Verisense, Verisense Pulse+, can also measure the above IMU-based applications, but also has the ability to simultaneously capture PPG, to obtain Heart Rate, and GSR (Galvanic Skin Response). This opens up Verisense to further applications based on measuring cardiac activity, and stress/emotion-related studies.
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