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. 2021 Jul 1;8:619513. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.619513

Table 1.

Overview of remote monitoring devices and outcome measures of the scientific advices.

Device Type of outcome measure(s) Number of scientific advices
Accelerometer* Activity measure(s) 17
Accelerometer* Sleep measure(s) 9
Accelerometer* Activity and sleep measures 3
Accelerometer* Sleep and itch patterns 2
Electronic peak flow meter Different lung function measures 3
Blood pressure measurement device Different blood pressure measures 3
Heart rhythm and ECG measurement devices ECG parameters and/or arrhythmias 3
(Continuous) glucose monitoring device Glucose control measures# 6
Cough monitor Cough frequency 3
App (active tests) Measures of cognitive function 2
App (active and passive monitoring) Different measures of disease activity 4
Not specified 4
*

Different types of devices that contain accelerometers were combined,

#

including ketone measurement (n = 1),

included are the following technologies: actigraphy without specification of outcome of interest (n = 1), “mobile wearable device to measure physiological parameters” (n = 1), “mobile technology (app) and telemedicine capabilities” to perform virtual clinics and monitor safety and efficacy (n = 1), and technology to conduct study visits remotely (n = 1).