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
Sleep Duration and Inflammation Following Vaccination – Researchers at Phillips North America assessed whether sleep was associated with an inflammation response triggered by perturbations from vaccine and placebo injections. Participants self-reported symptoms and any medical testing for infection that they had received in MyCap. Participants enrolled in the PREP study – adults age 18-40. Click here to read more.
Use of Budesonide-formoterol in Children with Asthma – A collaborative team of researchers in New Zealand and England developed a protocol to assess the safety and efficacy of as-needed budesonide-formoterol in children with mild asthma. Participants will be randomised 1:1 to either budesonide-formoterol or salbutamol. Caregivers and/or children will report asthma attacks, med changes, days lost from school and/or work due to asthma in MyCap. Children aged 5 to 15 years with mild asthma Click here to read more.
Music Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Heart Failure – Researchers at Case Western, University Hospitals of Cleveland, and the University of Rhode Island evaluated the feasibility, fidelity, and acceptability of a hybrid music therapy intervention for patients with COPD or HF as a precursor to a randomized controlled trial (RCT). The intervention included 2 inpatient in-person music therapy sessions and 2 virtual sessions following discharge. Study team will message participants through MyCap in a future RCT. Inpatients aged 30 - 89 with COPD or HF Click here to read more.
Managing Mental Health Disorders: Experiences of Providers in Rural South Africa – Researchers from Stellenbosch University, George Hospital, and the University of Cape Town conducted an observational study to understand primary care providers’ experiences in managing mental health disorders in rural South Africa. Practitioners provided insights into their roles, education, and challenges in treating mental health conditions in MyCap questionnaires. Primary Healthcare Practitioners in Rural South Africa Click here to read more.
Large Language Model vs. Standard Questionnaires for CHF Evaluation: – Researchers at the University of Padova in Italy assessed the feasibility and potential of a large language model–based clustering approach to analyze free-text responses on quality of life and medication adherence in patients with chronic heart failure, comparing the results with those obtained using traditional instruments. Participants answered questions related to Quality of Life and Medication Adherence. Patients admitted to the cardiology unit with Heart Failure stage C or D Click here to read more.
Virtual Guided Reality for Chronic Pain Relief – Researchers at UCLA, USC, Limbix Health, and DBA RealizedCare evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual guided reality for managing chronic pain. Thirty-six patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or Low Back Pain were randomly assigned to a Virtual Reality or Audio-Guided Imagery group, each delivered for two weeks. Training for each platform was delivered through MyCap Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or Low Back Pain at an urban academic medical center pain clinic Click here to read more.
Safety of Antenatal Breastmilk from Week 34 of Pregnancy – Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital explored the safety of antenatal breastmilk expression (aBME) starting at 34 weeks of pregnancy and its potential effects on preterm birth. Women were randomized to aBME (10 min 2 × daily) from week 34 of pregnancy until birth or to the control group (postpartum breastfeeding). Both groups had a breastfeeding consultation between week 33 and 34 of pregnancy and were followed until eight weeks after birth. Participants in the intervention group used MyCap to complete weekly surveys about their aBME practices, including frequency, milk volume, and whether they performed aBME. Both groups used MyCap to provide information on breastfeeding post-birth. Pregnant women planning to breastfeed Click here to read more.
Impact of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis – Researchers at the University of Iowa assessed the impact of two dietary interventions on the quality of life of individuals with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The interventions included a Time-Restricted Olive Oil-based Ketogenic Diet and a Modified Paleolithic Elimination Diet, which were compared to a control group following standard Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Participants tracked their dietary habits in MyCap 162 adults with MS Click here to read more.
Integrating Tele-Exercise with Remote Monitoring in People with Multiple Sclerosis – Researchers at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia evaluated the safety, feasibility, and usability of a tele-exercise intervention in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The intervention included a 6-week tele-exercise program. Participants responded to daily surveys in MyCap Eight female and three male participants with MS (51.2±8.6 years of age) Click here to read more.
Endophenotypes of Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms in Adolescents – Researchers at UCLA and George Washington University developed a predictive algorithm for persistent post-concussion symptom endophenotypes in adolescents to inform clinical screening, management, and future research. Participants completed surveys about headaches and associated features, medication use, and sleep quality. 11-to 17-year-old youth with concussions Click here to read more.
Symptom Reporting in Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis – Researchers at Heidelberg University in Mannheim, Germany evaluated symptom burden in patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and investigated the effectiveness of using a mobile app for symptom detection. Participants logged PBC symptoms and medication use over four weeks. Patients with PBC Click here to read more.
Sleep Coach Intervention for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes – Vanderbilt University Medical Center created a sleep‑promoting intervention aimed at improving sleep duration, consistency, executive functioning, and diabetes‑related outcomes in individuals with T1D over three months. Participants complete daily sleep diaries in MyCap. Adolescents with T1D and their caregivers Click here to read more.
Community Health Worker Training to Address Social Determinants of Health – University of Montana utilized MyCap to assess how campus‑based Wellness Program peer supports help address SDOH among college students. Data from focus groups were recorded in MyCap. Wellbeing Support Coordinators enrolled in the Community Health Worker Training Program Click here to read more.
Large Language Models vs. Standard Questionnaires to Evaluate Quality of Life & Medication Adherence in Chronic Heart Failure – University of Padova assessed the feasibility of using an LLM to process free‑text responses regarding QoL and medication adherence compared to traditional instruments. Participants complete follow‑up assessments (e.g., EQ‑5D‑5L, Morisky scale, free‑text questions) at 1, 6, and 12 months post‑discharge. Patients admitted to the University of Padova cardiology unit with HF stage C or D Click here to read more.
Long‑Term Outcomes and Recurrence Predictors After Arrhythmia Treatment – University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg (Germany) developed a cohort to evaluate long‑term outcomes and predictors of recurrence after treatments such as LAA closure and ablation. Patients reported symptoms via MyCap surveys. Patients with cardiac arrhythmias Click here to read more.
Adaptation of Danish Online Version of Oxford Physical Activity Questionnaire for Secondary School Students – University of Southern Denmark adapted and validated a Danish online OPAQ and evaluated mobile devices as data collection tools. Participants completed PROMs in MyCap. Danish secondary school students aged 10–15 Click here to read more.
Modified Rehabilitation for Persistent Rotator Cuff‑Related Shoulder Pain – University of Otago (New Zealand) evaluates a Stepped Care Model (two 1‑hour education sessions + standard care) versus pragmatic physiotherapy. Participants complete weekly diaries about physical activity and exercise in MyCap. Adults with RCRSP Click here to read more.
Effects of Antivirals on COVID‑19 Breakthrough Symptoms – Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital (Vietnam) assessed effects of antivirals vs. standard care on breakthrough symptoms among vaccinated adults. Self‑reported symptoms every 1–2 days. COVID‑19 vaccinated adults Click here to read more.
Impact of Music Interventions on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia Patients – University of Melbourne assessed on‑demand MATCH music interventions to reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms on a long‑stay subacute neurobehavioral unit. Staff logged interventions carried out with patients on MyCap. Dementia patients Click here to read more.
Self‑Monitoring & Lifestyle Education in Uncontrolled Hypertension – U.S. team evaluated a six‑week program focused on nutrition, exercise, stress relief, and sleep. Surveys three times/day on emotions, health behaviors, and self‑captured blood pressures. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension Click here to read more.
Assessment of Light Exposure and its Behavioral & Environmental Determinants – KNUST (Ghana) studied personal light exposure using wearables and questionnaires in Kumasi. Daily questionnaires on light exposure, sleep, mood, and physical activity. Adults aged 18–65 Click here to read more.
Assessment of Light Exposure and its Individual & Contextual Factors – European team assessed factors contributing to light exposure patterns in adults in Tübingen, Germany. Participants logged when light‑logging glasses were not worn in MyCap. Adults aged 18–55 Click here to read more.
Motor Imagery Practice to Improve Respiratory and Cough Function – Vanderbilt compared motor imagery practice vs. expiratory muscle strength training. Recorded treatment sessions and repetitions in MyCap. Community‑dwelling adults aged 18–60 Click here to read more.
Digital Health Study & Prediction Model for ILD – St. Vincent’s University Hospital (Dublin, Ireland) launched digital monitoring to predict progression, exacerbations, and mortality in ILD. Participants completed PRO questionnaires; non‑responders were contacted to encourage completion. Adults diagnosed with ILD Click here to read more.
Office Lighting & Personal Light Exposure – LIPID (Lausanne, Switzerland) studied personal light exposure of employees under static (3500K) vs. dynamic CCT office lighting. Participants completed daily sleep and activity diaries in MyCap. ARUP employees Click here to read more.
Affective Well‑Being in Athletes During Injury Rehabilitation – Swiss Federal Institute of Sport & University of Zürich investigated daily variations in affective well‑being during rehab. Participants completed questionnaires three times/day on pain, mood, and affect. Athletes (16+) training 4+ hours/week with injuries limiting full training for 3+ weeks Click here to read more.
Financial Incentives and Engagement in Remote Research – VUMC evaluated how compensation levels ($0–$50) affect enrollment and participation. Weekly survey, daily gratitude journal, and daily phone tapping active task. Adult volunteers on Research Match Click here to read more.
Caregiver‑Mediated Intervention for Toddlers with Autism – Vanderbilt & OHSU examined adaptive telehealth coaching for EMT training and caregiver implementation with newly diagnosed toddlers. Caregivers reported interventions via weekly surveys. Caregivers of toddlers recently diagnosed with ASD Click here to read more.
Reducing Medication Errors in Pediatric Patients – VUMC evaluated a health literacy‑informed communication intervention vs. standard counseling. Participants uploaded photos of prepared medication syringes; completed med knowledge questionnaires. Pediatric caregivers Click here to read more.
Evaluation of Vaccine‑Mediated Immune Response – U.S. team used PPSV23 and Typhim Vi vaccination to study mild inflammatory responses. Daily surveys on health status/OTC meds/tests; facial photos and scripted audio recordings after vaccination. Healthy adults aged 18–40 Click here to read more.
Patient Monitoring Following Gastric Alimetry – University of Auckland examined outcomes for participants with gastroduodenal symptoms and feasibility of a longitudinal cohort study. Daily symptom diaries and intermittent QoL questionnaires. Adults with chronic gastroduodenal symptoms Click here to read more.
Management of Oral HPV Infection – McGill University (Montreal, Canada) evaluated carrageenan mouthwash effects on oral HPV infection. Participants completed bi‑weekly questionnaires. Adults aged 18–45 in Montreal, Canada Click here to read more.
Effects of Dance on Chemotherapy‑Induced Neuropathy – Ohio State University investigates Neurologic Dance Training (Adapted Tango) vs. home exercise for CIN among breast cancer survivors. Participants reported real‑time adverse events (e.g., pain, fatigue) and post‑session satisfaction/exertion. Breast cancer survivors (40+) post taxane‑based chemotherapy Click here to read more.
Herbal Remedy for Common Cold Incidence – Researchers in Hong Kong assessed the Modified Jade Wind‑Barrier formula (MJWB) for energy and cold incidence in elderly. Participants recorded common cold incidence and symptoms. Adults 65+ with Qi‑deficiency in Hong Kong Click here to read more.
Self‑Monitoring for Hypertension Control – Cleveland Clinic evaluated a six‑week program combining self‑monitoring, lifestyle education, and coping skills. Participants self‑reported BP, lifestyle behaviors, and emotions. Adults with hypertension Click here to read more.
Surveillance & Risk Prediction System for Cancer Care – U.S. team developed a prototype combining passive (wearables) and active (self‑report/EHR) surveillance with clinician risk communication. Patients completed weekly symptom/adverse event surveys. Adults with head, neck, lung, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer (any stage) in active treatment Click here to read more.
COVID‑19 Surveillance (NHPI Adults) – U.S. researchers built a cohort for early detection of symptomatic and asymptomatic cases among Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander adults in the Continental U.S. Daily temperatures, monthly symptoms, and contact diaries. NHPI adults in the Continental U.S. Click here to read more.
Personal Light Exposure Across Six Countries – European collaborators investigated physiological, behavioral, and contextual determinants of light exposure across Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey. Participants recorded light exposure, sleep, activity, and physiological factors. Adults in Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey Click here to read more.
Active Labor Study – Five U.S. institutions evaluated MyCap for real‑time patient‑reported data during latent labor, from onset through admission. Patients tracked contraction frequency/duration and recorded symptoms/coping methods during latent labor. Pregnant patients Click here and here to read more.
Anxiety in Pediatric Patients with Multiple Sclerosis – NYU Langone MS Center monitored anxiety levels during Attention Bias Modification Training. Questionnaires on depression, anxiety, and affect pre‑intervention, weekly (1 month), and post‑intervention. Pediatric patients Click here to read more.
Remote Patient Monitoring (Stroke Risk) – Mount Sinai Health System monitored patients post‑stroke or at risk to assess triage needs. Patients recorded daily blood pressure and heart rate in MyCap. Adults Click here to read more.
Remote Patient Monitoring (COVID‑19 PRP) – Mount Sinai’s COVID‑19 Precision Recovery Program used MyCap for remote symptom and physiology monitoring in 2020. Daily symptom/physiology logging monitored by clinical staff for triage or in‑person care. Adults Click here to read more.
Medication Adherence (Pilot) – University of Washington & Sammamish TruMedicines piloted mobile apps to measure/encourage adherence. Participants photographed a pill before daily consumption and answered health questions. Adults Click here to read more.
COVID‑19 Surveillance (High School) – Vanderbilt used MyCap to link saliva samples with test results during a school surveillance study. Weekly saliva samples and symptom questionnaires; barcode scanning linked tubes to results pushed to the app. High school students & teachers Click here and here to read more.
Parkinson’s Disease Identification – Weill Cornell used MyCap’s tapping active task to distinguish PD patients from healthy controls. Active tapping task twice ~1 hour apart, 3 days/week, for 5 weeks. Adults Click here to read more.
Post‑Surgery Home Exercise Intervention – VUMC ran a home‑based mHealth exercise program for patients recovering from transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Assigned exercises, daily/weekly questionnaires, and progress tracking in MyCap. Older adults post‑procedure Click here to read more.
Assessment of At‑Risk Sailors – University of Colorado Denver evaluates a suicide prevention intervention using a mobile application. Biweekly surveys for three months; MyCap provided mental‑health and self‑help resource information. Active duty naval personnel Click here to read more.
COVID‑19 Surveillance (University of Windsor) – MyCap used to track saliva samples and return results in a COVID‑19 Detection Platform. Barcode scanning linked participant test tubes to results pushed to the app. College faculty & students Click here to read more.
Crohn’s Disease Treatment Assessment – VUMC uses MyCap to capture data on safety/effectiveness of a drug reducing Crohn’s symptoms. Participants log daily symptoms in MyCap. Adults Click here to read more.
Accelerometer Daily Diary – VUMC assessed a drug for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension with daily activity diaries and weekly symptom questionnaires. Daily activity diary and weekly symptom questionnaires in MyCap. Adults aged 40–80 with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension Click here to read more.
Digital Health Study (Stress & Recovery in Frontline COVID‑19 HCWs) – Participant‑centric remote health study targeting high retention/adherence while monitoring stress/exposures. Daily cognitive active tasks (Trail Making, Reaction Time, Spatial Span Memory). Frontline healthcare workers in direct contact with COVID‑19 Click here to read more.
Anti‑Depressant Medication Usage & Circadian Clock – Monash University (Australia) uses MyCap to measure how chronic anti‑depressant use and sleep/light patterns relate to mood. Daily sleep diary (bed/wake), wearable device details, and daily anti‑depressant timing. Individuals taking anti‑depressant medications Click here to read more.
Remote Patient Monitoring in a Phase 2 COVID‑19 Vaccine – University of Rochester monitored possible influenza‑like illness following COVID vaccination in healthy adults. Weekly MyCap surveys screening for ILI symptoms (e.g., “Do you have a fever?”). Healthy adults recently vaccinated for COVID‑19 Click here to watch a video from Dr. Angela Branche about the trial.