Litmus Health publishes census of wearable devices for clinical research

Real-world data firm Litmus Health has published its first census of wearable devices for clinical research, profiling the body and wrist-worn hardware offerings from over 190 brands and manufacturers. The company recommends its 15 top devices based on a rubric scoring the transparency of their data collection, battery life and aesthetic appeal for study participants. Litmus plans to update the public report (PDF) quarterly, with focuses on different types of sensors. “The most important criteria always have been and will be the same,” said Litmus co-founder Josh Jones-Dilworth, who heads sales, marketing, and business development.