Why Digital-First Research Platforms Are Replacing Site-Centric Trial Models

For decades, clinical research has been built around a simple assumption: research happens at sites; participants come to those sites, and data flows upward from there. That model worked when trials were smaller, slower, and geographically constrained. 

It is now actively holding research back. 

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Empowering Young Adult Cancer Survivors Through a Secure Mobile Self-Management Platform

Client Overview 

The client is a healthcare and research organization operating in the oncology and cancer care sector. The organization focuses on improving long-term health outcomes for young adult survivors of childhood cancer by leveraging digital tools to support research-driven care models. The client aimed to design a mobile-based solution to support a research study centered on online self-management and peer mentor intervention. 

Enabling Evidence-Based Digital Support for Eating Disorder and Obesity Care

Client Overview 

The client is a research-driven healthcare and academic institution operating in the public health and behavioral health sector. Supported by a combination of federal research funding and private contributions, the organization focuses on advancing evidence-based approaches to address eating disorders, overeating, obesity, and overall well-being across both childhood and adult populations. 

Improving Sexual Health Outcomes Through a Mobile-Based Digital Intervention

Client Overview 

The client is a public sector organization operating in the healthcare and public health research sector. The initiative focused on addressing gaps in sexual health support by developing a digital intervention designed to be effective, accessible, and sustainable. 

The project aimed to support individuals through different stages of a preventive healthcare journey using a mobile application, with a focus on education, engagement before in-person testing, and continued support after testing. 

Enabling Lymphoma Survivors with a Mobile-First Digital Intervention Ecosystem

Client Overview 

The client is a healthcare and cancer research organization operating in the oncology sector. The initiative focused on supporting individuals diagnosed with lymphoma who had completed their active treatment phase. The objective was to collaboratively design a survivorship-focused digital intervention with inputs from both healthcare professionals and patients, ensuring clinical relevance and patient-centered care.  

Driving Awareness and Prevention Through a High-Engagement Mobile Health Application

Client Overview 

The client is a leading organization from the healthcare and academic research sector, focused on improving public awareness and education around critical health conditions. The client’s objective was to leverage mobile technology to educate individuals about a preventable health condition and empower them with actionable knowledge through a user-friendly digital platform. 

Empowering Community-Led Environmental Action Through a Mobile Data Collection Platform

Client Overview 

The client is a public health and environmental policy research organization focused on addressing environmental pollution caused by commercial tobacco product waste. The organization works closely with academic institutions and community partners to support policy-driven research initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental and public health impact of tobacco-related pollution. Its efforts emphasize data collection, community engagement, and policy advocacy to drive meaningful environmental change.  

Transforming Digital Health Education and Behavior-Change Programs Across Communities

Client Overview

The client, a leading public health research and education organization in the southern United States, supported by major federal and state health agencies sought to enhance its community-based health initiatives through innovative digital platforms. 

The client’s programs focus on reducing teen pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Disease / Human Immunodeficiency Virus (STD/HIV) infections, promoting cancer screening and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, and managing chronic conditions such as epilepsy and asthma.

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NIH CIO-SP3 SMALL BUSINESS OVERVIEW

NIH CIO-SP3 SMALL BUSINESS

Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), the Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) Small Business (SB) contract is a ten (10) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for small businesses.

STARTing Strong: Helping HIV-Positive Men Thrive with Better Treatment Adherence

Overview: Living with HIV comes with its challenges, and for stimulant-using HIV-positive men, sticking to treatment plans can be even harder—especially when they’re spread across different locations with limited support. That’s where START (Supporting Treatment Adherence for Resilience and Thriving) comes in. Part of the iHott (Improving Health Outcomes Through Technology) program, this mHealth intervention is more than just an app—it’s a helping hand.

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