invivodata Leads Way in Clinical Trial Technology With Wireless Patient Diary System
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. — April 11, 2001 — invivodata, inc. announces the availability of invivosystem(TM) version 4.2. This version, now in use by customers in current clinical trials, features real-time access to study subjects' diary data via wireless handheld devices. Complementing its science-based compliance system, invivosystem 4.2 adds wireless support to create a more efficient, real-time flow of data from study subjects to investigators and sponsors. With this new version, invivodata has extended its position as the technology leader in delivering a platform for subject self-report.
"As wireless connectivity becomes more widespread, wireless data upload performed without subject intervention will be useful. This approach will reduce subject burden and provide a reliable means to collect data more frequently than with site visits or even standard modem uploads," said Gerry Purdy, Ph.D., President and CEO of Mobile Insights, Inc. "invivodata clearly understands how to apply wireless technology appropriately to clinical trials. These solutions are not just about technology — they require the expert application of relevant science."
The invivodata subject monitoring system efficiently delivers valid, reliable, and timely data, saving time and reducing risk for the sponsor. Web access to study data provides real-time access to the diary data for sponsors and investigators. The invivosystem is founded on the science of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) — methods for collecting real-time data in a subject's natural environment, yielding diary data that accurately reflects real-world experience. This scientific methodology is one of the capabilities that sets invivodata apart from the competition and allows researchers to capture data that is highly sensitive to medication effects.
By providing wireless transmission of the data from patients, the invivosystem enables researchers to readily analyze subject compliance data, which ensures that protocols are being followed, resulting in more accurate and effective clinical trials.
Aether Systems Inc, (Nasdaq: AETH), a leading provider of wireless data products and services, provides the wireless data services, systems, and sync software that empowers the invivosystem 4.2 — anywhere, anytime access. ScoutSync(TM), a core component of Aether's award-winning ScoutWare(TM) product family, provides advanced synchronization for the 4.2 solution.
"By enhancing product offerings to include mobile and wireless software, invivodata has reinforced its commitment to maximizing an investigators access to clinical data," said Steve Bass, Vice President, Healthcare Solutions at Aether Systems. "This dedication to providing a total IT solution will allow invivodata to use Aether's sync technology to impact the clinical trial process."
"The Aether solution provides a very solid wireless foundation for the invivosystem," said Jon McClelland, Vice President of Product Development at invivodata. "Our proven methods for gathering real-time, real world data from subjects significantly improves the quality of patient experience data that can be collected in clinical trials. The addition of wireless device support will provide sponsors with the next generation of patient experience diaries, increasing the speed with which subject data can be relayed to researchers for analysis."
About invivodata, inc.
invivodata, inc. delivers the first and only system that gives the sponsor control over their diary data — integrating behavioral and clinical science with handheld technology to deliver the leading full-service platform for subject self-report that optimizes subject protocol compliance. invivodata is the only company that can guarantee subject compliance. invivodata can deliver this unmatched guarantee because of their unique Palm-based monitor that collects real-time, real world patient experience data. Employed to date in dozens of trials, involving thousands of subjects, invivodata's product is mature and market-ready. Valid, reliable, timely data efficiently delivered by invivodata saves time and reduces risk, yielding confidence in a sponsor's study and security in their data. invivodata, inc., a privately held company, is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California. The clinical trials operations center is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information on invivodata inc., please visit http://www.invivodata.com .
About Aether
Aether Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless and mobile data products and services allowing real-time communications and transactions across a full range of devices and networks. Using its engineering expertise, the ScoutWare(TM) family of products including the Aether Intelligent Messaging (AIM)(TM) software platform, and its network operations and customer care center, Aether seeks to provide comprehensive, technology-independent wireless and mobile computing solutions. Aether develops and delivers wireless data services across a variety of industries and market segments in the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit http://www.aethersystems.com .
About Mobile Insights
Mobile Insights is the world's leading authority on mobile computing and wireless data communications. Established in September 1994, the company provides professional services to vendors and end users of hardware, software, and services in the mobile computing and wireless industries. From Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, companies of all sizes turn to Mobile Insights' consulting, conferences, and continuous information services for the information they need to do the best job possible. Mobile Insights' clients include 3Com, AMD, Compaq, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Palm, Qualcomm, Toshiba, and more.
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