Apple has launched a new health study with the aim of analyzing how technology can influence the well-being of people. Through your app Research, this study seeks to explore the relationship between different health factors and the use of devices such as the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPodsThe initiative is carried out in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital, a prestigious institution linked to the Harvard Medical School. Here we tell you all the details.
A data-focused study to improve health
A Press release announced the launch of a new Apple Health Study under its premise of contributing to science through its devices. The research aims to evaluate how data collected through devices can help predict, detect and manage changes in health. Various aspects will be analyzed, such as: cardiovascular health, physical activity, sleep and mental health, among others. Apple highlights that this approach will allow a better understanding of how the different areas of health are interconnected. For example, it will investigate how Sleep can influence physical exercise or in what way Mental health affects heart rate.
This new virtual longitudinal study aims to understand how data from technology (including Apple and third-party devices) can be used to predict, detect, monitor, and manage changes in participants’ health. In addition, researchers will explore connections between different areas of health. The study covers a range of health and disease areas, including activity, aging, cardiovascular health, circulatory health, cognition, hearing, menstrual health, mental health, metabolic health, mobility, neurological health, respiratory health, sleep, and more.
This It is not the first health study promoted by Apple. The company has already carried out research on Women's health, hearing and the relationship between heart and movementThese studies have involved the participation of more than 350,000 volunteers in the United States. With the new study, Apple aims to expand its research to obtain more accurate and useful data.
A study limited to the US for the moment
The study is only available for residents in the United States who meet certain age requirements and complete an informed consent process. Interested parties can register through the Research app, available in iPhone with iOS 16 or later. A key point is that Participation is completely voluntary, and users can choose which data they want to share with researchers, as well as withdraw from the study at any time.
Apple has emphasized that The data collected is protected and that the company does not have access to personally identifiable information such as names or contact details. This means that participants control the information they share and can stop doing so at any time if they wish.
The role of technology in the future of health
The research conducted by Apple not only aims to improve understanding of different aspects of health, but could also influence the development of future functions in devices such as the Apple Watch or AirPodsThanks to these studies, Apple has been able to implement tools such as the application Vital signs for Apple Watch or the function of Stability when walking on iPhone.
This project reinforces Apple's focus on health, consolidating its commitment to technology as a key tool for prevention and monitoring of medical conditionsAlthough access is currently limited to the United States, this research could open the door to new advances that will benefit more people in the future.
