MyCap Use Cases

MYCAP USE CASES

Below are select MyCap use cases gathered through bibliometric searches. If you have a published or written up use case, please submit it here.

Study Information	MyCap Utility	Audience	References
Reduction of Medication Errors in Pediatric Patients- A team of researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center evaluated whether a health literacy-informed communication intervention, comprised of written instructions, a pictogram-based medication instruction sheet, dosing demonstration, and structured teach back and show back methods, could reduce medication errors and improve medication knowledge amongst caregivers compared to standard medication counseling.	Participants uploaded a picture of the medication after loading syringe for researcher review. Participants completed questionnaires on medication name, dose, indication, frequency, etc.	Pediatric Caregivers	Click here to read more.
Evaluation of Vaccine-Mediated Immune Response- A team of researchers across the U.S. investigated the use of vaccination to study mild inflammatory responses associated with infections, focusing on the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23) and the Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Vaccine (Typhim Vi).	Participants completed daily surveys to track health status, over-the-counter medication use, medical tests, and to submit facial photos and scripted audio recordings for comparison to baseline images/recordings following vaccination.	18-40 year old healthy adults	Click here to read more.
Patient Monitoring Following Gastric Alimetry- Researchers at the University of Auckland examined the impact of Gastric Alimetry on participants with gastroduodenal symptoms and the feasibility of a longitudinal cohort study.	Participants completed daily symptom diaries and intermittent quality of life questionnaires.	Adults with chronic gastroduodenal symptoms	Click here to read more.
Management of Oral HPV Infection- A study team at the Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University in Montreal, Canada evaluated the effects of a carrageenan mouthwash on oral HPV infection.	Participants complete bi-weekly questionnaires.	18-45 year old adults in Montreal, Canada	Click here to read more.
Effects of Dance on Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy- A study team at Ohio State University is investigating the effectiveness of Neurologic Dance Training (NDT) using Adapted Tango (NDT-Tango) compared to a home exercise (HEX) program in addressing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN) symptoms among breast cancer (BC) survivors.	Participants enter real-time adverse events (e.g., pain, fatigue). Participants document their satisfaction and mental exertion after each session.	40+ year old BC survivors who have completed taxane-based chemotherapy	Click here to read more.
Assessment of Herbal Remedy on Incidence of Common Cold- A collaborative team of researchers in Hong Kong, China assessed the preventive effects of the Modified Jade Wind-Barrier formula (MJWB), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal remedy, for improving a lack of energy and incidence of colds in elderly individuals.	Participants recorded incidence of common colds and corresponding symptoms.	65+ year old adults with Qi-deficiency constitution in Hong Kong	Click here to read more.
Self-Monitoring for Hypertension Control- A study team at the Cleveland Clinic evaluated the feasibility and suitability of a six-week program combining self-monitoring, lifestyle education, and coping skills for patients with uncontrolled hypertension.	Participants self-reported blood pressure, lifestyle behaviors, and emotions.	Adults with hypertension	Click here to read more.
Development of Surveillance and Risk Prediction System for Cancer Care- A collaborative team of researchers across the U.S. developed a functional prototype of a surveillance-and-risk prediction system for clinical deterioration in ambulatory cancer care including passive surveillance (wearable sensors) and active surveillance (self-reporting and extraction from Electronic Health Record) and communication of risk to clinicians.	Patients completed weekly surveys on symptoms and adverse events.	Adults with head, neck, lung, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer (any stage) receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or surgery	Click here to read more.
Covid-19 Surveillance- A team of researchers across the U.S. developed a surveillance cohort that targets early detection of symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults in the Continental US while integrating data into ongoing public health surveillance efforts.	Participants logged daily temperatures, monthly symptoms, and contact diaries for COVID-19 monitoring.	Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults in the Continental US	Click here to read more.
Assessment of Personal Light Exposure- A collaborative team of researchers across Europe investigated personal light exposure and its determinants across six countries (Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey), focusing on physiological, behavioral, and contextual factors influencing light exposure.	Participants recorded light exposure, sleep, activity, and physiological factors.	Individuals in Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey	Click here to read more.
Active Labor Study- A collaborative team of five academic institutions across the U.S. evaluated the usability of MyCap for real-time patient-reported data collection during latent labor. Data collection began at the onset of spontaneous labor and continued through hospital admission for birth. The objective was to assess the usability of MyCap in characterizing patient experiences during an acute health event for which retrospective data collection is typically only feasible, and to identify any challenges in data collection that could inform future research.	Patients track contraction frequency and duration in MyCap when symptoms of labor begin. They also record symptoms and coping methods when the latent phase of labor progresses.	Pregnant patients	Click here and here to read more.
Assessment of Anxiety in Pediatric Patients with Multiple Sclerosis– The NYU Langone Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center utilized MyCap to monitor anxiety levels of patients with MS while enrolled in an intervention that assessed the use of Attention Bias Modification Training for anxiety reduction.	Participants completed questionnaires related to their depression, anxiety, and affect on MyCap pre-intervention, weekly during the 1-month intervention, and post-intervention.	Pediatric patients	Click here to read more.
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)– The Mt. Sinai Health System utilized MyCap to monitor patients who recently suffered a stroke or were at risk for stroke to assess their need for triage and care.	Patients assessed their BP and heart rate daily and entered values into MyCap.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)- The Mt. Sinai Health System launched the COVID-19 Precision Recovery Program in 2020, using MyCap for remote patient monitoring.	Patients logged daily symptoms and physiologic data in MyCap, which were monitored by clinical staff to identify when triage or in-person care was needed.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Medication Adherence- The University of Washington and Sammamish TruMedicines conducted a pilot study assessing efficacy of mobile apps in measuring or encouraging medication adherence.	Participants photographed a pill before daily consumption and answered accompanying health-related questions.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Covid-19 Surveillance- Vanderbilt University Medical Center conducted a COVID-19 surveillance study at a local high school and used MyCap to connect participant samples with test results.	Participants collected weekly saliva samples and completed symptom questionnaires. MyCap’s barcode scanning feature linked participant sample test tubes to test results, which were pushed to participants’ MyCap app.	Highschool students & teachers	Click here and here to read more.
Parkinson’s Disease Identification- Weill Cornell used MyCap to identify Parkinson’s Disease patients from Healthy Controls by utilizing the Tapping active task.	Participants completed the active tapping task 2x about 1 hour apart, 3 days per week, for 5 weeks on MyCap.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Post-surgery Home Exercise Intervention- Vanderbilt University Medical Center conducted a home-based mobile health exercise intervention for patients recovering from transcatheter aortic valve replacements to track exercise adherence and progress.	Participants were assigned exercises, answered daily and weekly questionnaires, and tracked their progress on MyCap.	Older adults	Click here to read more.
Assessment of At-Risk Sailors– The University of Colorado Denver is evaluating the efficacy of mobile application usage in a suicide prevention intervention.	Participants complete biweekly surveys for three months. MyCap also provides information for mental-health and self-help resources.	Active duty Naval personnel	Click here to read more.
Covid-19 Surveillance- University of Windsor is using MyCap to track participant saliva samples and return test results to individuals as a part of a COVID-19 Detection Platform.	MyCap’s barcode scanning feature linked participant sample test tubes to test results, which were pushed to participants’ MyCap app.	College faculty & students	Click here to read more.
Crohn’s Disease Treatment Assessment- Vanderbilt University Medical Center is using MyCap to capture data to help assess the safety and effectiveness of a drug in reducing Crohn’s disease-associated symptoms.	Participants log daily symptoms in MyCap.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Accelerometer Daily Diary– Vanderbilt University Medical Center used MyCap to assess the efficacy of a drug for treating neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.	Participants complete daily activity diary forms and weekly symptom questionnaires.	40-80 year old adults with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension	Click here to read more.
Behavioral Intervention Tracking– Vanderbilt University Medical Center uses MyCap to report the use of behavior intervention strategies in schools for students with disabilities and problem behaviors.	Participants log the presence and type of behavioral problems, dosage of treatment, and trainee engagement with professional development programs, as well as contacts with 50+ school-based teams.	Student-facing staff and consultants /coordinators
Digital Health Study– The Stress and Recovery in Frontline COVID-19 Health Care Workers Study utilized MyCap to create a participant-centric design as an alternative to other light touch health studies to see whether high retention and adherence could be achieved in a remote health study while monitoring stress levels and exposures in Covid-19 staff.	Participants complete daily cognitive active tasks (Trail Making, Reaction Time, and Spatial Span Memory).	Frontline healthcare workers in direct contact with Covid-19	Click here to read more.
Assessment of Anti-Depressant Medication Usage on Circadian Clock– The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia is utilizing MyCap to measure how chronic use of anti-depressant medications impact the circadian clock and how the sleep and light exposure patterns of patients taking these medications may impact their moods.	Participants log daily sleep diary of bed’ and ‘wake’ times, record information about wearable devices that measure sleep and light exposure and document the time their anti-depressant medication is taken daily.	Individuals taking anti-depressant medications
Remote Patient Monitoring in a Phase 2 Covid-19 Vaccine– The University of Rochester utilized MyCap for remote patient monitoring for possible influenza-like illness (ILI) following COVID vaccination in healthy adults.	Participants answered MyCap surveys on a weekly basis that screened for ILI symptoms (e.g., “Do you have a fever?”).	Healthy Adults who recently received the Covid-19 vaccine	Click here to watch a video from Dr. Angela Branche about the trial.

MYCAP USE CASES

Below are select MyCap use cases gathered through bibliometric searches. If you have a published or written up use case, please submit it here.

Study Information	MyCap Utility	Audience	References
Reduction of Medication Errors in Pediatric Patients- A team of researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center evaluated whether a health literacy-informed communication intervention, comprised of written instructions, a pictogram-based medication instruction sheet, dosing demonstration, and structured teach back and show back methods, could reduce medication errors and improve medication knowledge amongst caregivers compared to standard medication counseling.	Participants uploaded a picture of the medication after loading syringe for researcher review. Participants completed questionnaires on medication name, dose, indication, frequency, etc.	Pediatric Caregivers	Click here to read more.
Evaluation of Vaccine-Mediated Immune Response- A team of researchers across the U.S. investigated the use of vaccination to study mild inflammatory responses associated with infections, focusing on the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23) and the Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Vaccine (Typhim Vi).	Participants completed daily surveys to track health status, over-the-counter medication use, medical tests, and to submit facial photos and scripted audio recordings for comparison to baseline images/recordings following vaccination.	18-40 year old healthy adults	Click here to read more.
Patient Monitoring Following Gastric Alimetry- Researchers at the University of Auckland examined the impact of Gastric Alimetry on participants with gastroduodenal symptoms and the feasibility of a longitudinal cohort study.	Participants completed daily symptom diaries and intermittent quality of life questionnaires.	Adults with chronic gastroduodenal symptoms	Click here to read more.
Management of Oral HPV Infection- A study team at the Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University in Montreal, Canada evaluated the effects of a carrageenan mouthwash on oral HPV infection.	Participants complete bi-weekly questionnaires.	18-45 year old adults in Montreal, Canada	Click here to read more.
Effects of Dance on Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy- A study team at Ohio State University is investigating the effectiveness of Neurologic Dance Training (NDT) using Adapted Tango (NDT-Tango) compared to a home exercise (HEX) program in addressing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN) symptoms among breast cancer (BC) survivors.	Participants enter real-time adverse events (e.g., pain, fatigue). Participants document their satisfaction and mental exertion after each session.	40+ year old BC survivors who have completed taxane-based chemotherapy	Click here to read more.
Assessment of Herbal Remedy on Incidence of Common Cold- A collaborative team of researchers in Hong Kong, China assessed the preventive effects of the Modified Jade Wind-Barrier formula (MJWB), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal remedy, for improving a lack of energy and incidence of colds in elderly individuals.	Participants recorded incidence of common colds and corresponding symptoms.	65+ year old adults with Qi-deficiency constitution in Hong Kong	Click here to read more.
Self-Monitoring for Hypertension Control- A study team at the Cleveland Clinic evaluated the feasibility and suitability of a six-week program combining self-monitoring, lifestyle education, and coping skills for patients with uncontrolled hypertension.	Participants self-reported blood pressure, lifestyle behaviors, and emotions.	Adults with hypertension	Click here to read more.
Development of Surveillance and Risk Prediction System for Cancer Care- A collaborative team of researchers across the U.S. developed a functional prototype of a surveillance-and-risk prediction system for clinical deterioration in ambulatory cancer care including passive surveillance (wearable sensors) and active surveillance (self-reporting and extraction from Electronic Health Record) and communication of risk to clinicians.	Patients completed weekly surveys on symptoms and adverse events.	Adults with head, neck, lung, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer (any stage) receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or surgery	Click here to read more.
Covid-19 Surveillance- A team of researchers across the U.S. developed a surveillance cohort that targets early detection of symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults in the Continental US while integrating data into ongoing public health surveillance efforts.	Participants logged daily temperatures, monthly symptoms, and contact diaries for COVID-19 monitoring.	Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults in the Continental US	Click here to read more.
Assessment of Personal Light Exposure- A collaborative team of researchers across Europe investigated personal light exposure and its determinants across six countries (Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey), focusing on physiological, behavioral, and contextual factors influencing light exposure.	Participants recorded light exposure, sleep, activity, and physiological factors.	Individuals in Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey	Click here to read more.
Active Labor Study- A collaborative team of five academic institutions across the U.S. evaluated the usability of MyCap for real-time patient-reported data collection during latent labor. Data collection began at the onset of spontaneous labor and continued through hospital admission for birth. The objective was to assess the usability of MyCap in characterizing patient experiences during an acute health event for which retrospective data collection is typically only feasible, and to identify any challenges in data collection that could inform future research.	Patients track contraction frequency and duration in MyCap when symptoms of labor begin. They also record symptoms and coping methods when the latent phase of labor progresses.	Pregnant patients	Click here and here to read more.
Assessment of Anxiety in Pediatric Patients with Multiple Sclerosis– The NYU Langone Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center utilized MyCap to monitor anxiety levels of patients with MS while enrolled in an intervention that assessed the use of Attention Bias Modification Training for anxiety reduction.	Participants completed questionnaires related to their depression, anxiety, and affect on MyCap pre-intervention, weekly during the 1-month intervention, and post-intervention.	Pediatric patients	Click here to read more.
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)– The Mt. Sinai Health System utilized MyCap to monitor patients who recently suffered a stroke or were at risk for stroke to assess their need for triage and care.	Patients assessed their BP and heart rate daily and entered values into MyCap.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)- The Mt. Sinai Health System launched the COVID-19 Precision Recovery Program in 2020, using MyCap for remote patient monitoring.	Patients logged daily symptoms and physiologic data in MyCap, which were monitored by clinical staff to identify when triage or in-person care was needed.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Medication Adherence- The University of Washington and Sammamish TruMedicines conducted a pilot study assessing efficacy of mobile apps in measuring or encouraging medication adherence.	Participants photographed a pill before daily consumption and answered accompanying health-related questions.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Covid-19 Surveillance- Vanderbilt University Medical Center conducted a COVID-19 surveillance study at a local high school and used MyCap to connect participant samples with test results.	Participants collected weekly saliva samples and completed symptom questionnaires. MyCap’s barcode scanning feature linked participant sample test tubes to test results, which were pushed to participants’ MyCap app.	Highschool students & teachers	Click here and here to read more.
Parkinson’s Disease Identification- Weill Cornell used MyCap to identify Parkinson’s Disease patients from Healthy Controls by utilizing the Tapping active task.	Participants completed the active tapping task 2x about 1 hour apart, 3 days per week, for 5 weeks on MyCap.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Post-surgery Home Exercise Intervention- Vanderbilt University Medical Center conducted a home-based mobile health exercise intervention for patients recovering from transcatheter aortic valve replacements to track exercise adherence and progress.	Participants were assigned exercises, answered daily and weekly questionnaires, and tracked their progress on MyCap.	Older adults	Click here to read more.
Assessment of At-Risk Sailors– The University of Colorado Denver is evaluating the efficacy of mobile application usage in a suicide prevention intervention.	Participants complete biweekly surveys for three months. MyCap also provides information for mental-health and self-help resources.	Active duty Naval personnel	Click here to read more.
Covid-19 Surveillance- University of Windsor is using MyCap to track participant saliva samples and return test results to individuals as a part of a COVID-19 Detection Platform.	MyCap’s barcode scanning feature linked participant sample test tubes to test results, which were pushed to participants’ MyCap app.	College faculty & students	Click here to read more.
Crohn’s Disease Treatment Assessment- Vanderbilt University Medical Center is using MyCap to capture data to help assess the safety and effectiveness of a drug in reducing Crohn’s disease-associated symptoms.	Participants log daily symptoms in MyCap.	Adults	Click here to read more.
Accelerometer Daily Diary– Vanderbilt University Medical Center used MyCap to assess the efficacy of a drug for treating neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.	Participants complete daily activity diary forms and weekly symptom questionnaires.	40-80 year old adults with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension	Click here to read more.
Behavioral Intervention Tracking– Vanderbilt University Medical Center uses MyCap to report the use of behavior intervention strategies in schools for students with disabilities and problem behaviors.	Participants log the presence and type of behavioral problems, dosage of treatment, and trainee engagement with professional development programs, as well as contacts with 50+ school-based teams.	Student-facing staff and consultants /coordinators
Digital Health Study– The Stress and Recovery in Frontline COVID-19 Health Care Workers Study utilized MyCap to create a participant-centric design as an alternative to other light touch health studies to see whether high retention and adherence could be achieved in a remote health study while monitoring stress levels and exposures in Covid-19 staff.	Participants complete daily cognitive active tasks (Trail Making, Reaction Time, and Spatial Span Memory).	Frontline healthcare workers in direct contact with Covid-19	Click here to read more.
Assessment of Anti-Depressant Medication Usage on Circadian Clock– The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia is utilizing MyCap to measure how chronic use of anti-depressant medications impact the circadian clock and how the sleep and light exposure patterns of patients taking these medications may impact their moods.	Participants log daily sleep diary of bed’ and ‘wake’ times, record information about wearable devices that measure sleep and light exposure and document the time their anti-depressant medication is taken daily.	Individuals taking anti-depressant medications
Remote Patient Monitoring in a Phase 2 Covid-19 Vaccine– The University of Rochester utilized MyCap for remote patient monitoring for possible influenza-like illness (ILI) following COVID vaccination in healthy adults.	Participants answered MyCap surveys on a weekly basis that screened for ILI symptoms (e.g., “Do you have a fever?”).	Healthy Adults who recently received the Covid-19 vaccine	Click here to watch a video from Dr. Angela Branche about the trial.

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