Johnson & Johnson is working with Apple and Best Buy for a new health study. These three industry-leading companies are teaming up with Heartline, a new study to help detect irregular heartbeats early, in an attempt to reduce strokes.
This new study will last three years and will be one of the largest digital-health studies conducted. Prior incidents have already shown that the Apple Watch is very good at spotting irregularities in the users’ heartbeats. One study that was published last year in November showed that these watches were good at detecting arterial fibrillation. Unfortunately, most participants didn’t complete the study.
With this new study, Apple is hoping to create a reputation as a creator of health tech. Tim Cook said last year that the greatest contribution to mankind would be in the healthcare sector. Myoung Cha in a statement said, “Apple technology is making a meaningful impact on scientific research through the powerful capabilities of iPhone and Apple Watch, all with privacy at the center of the participant experience,” according to Business Insider.
This study isn’t limited only to Apple Watch users, others can participate in it by borrowing an Apple Watch, or buying the watch at a discounted price. Anyone who is selected will be able to get a discounted Apple Watch from Best Buy for $49 plus tax. The goals of the study are to recruit 150,000 people. Also, anyone over the age of 65 covered by Medicare and owns an iPhone 6 or newer are all qualified. Once chosen, the candidates will be split into two groups. One group will be the people who use the Heartline app with the health tips, and the second group will both the app and the Apple Watch.
In conclusion
This is a very large study, and I would ask anyone who meets the requirements to enroll. Being able to detect a stroke early can have huge benefits. Preventive treatment can begin immediately when the signs of a stroke start to show.
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