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Library scope and selection
To ensure high-quality, relevant results, the Library follows a predefined scoping approach:
- Inclusions: FDA guidance, non-commercial standards, and peer-reviewed research (2018–Present) focused on sDHTs being used as measurement tools for medical products in U.S.-based clinical trials.
- Exclusions: Materials from single commercial entities, non-U.S. regulatory bodies (except select EMA guidances with direct U.S. cross-relevance), and conference proceedings, and conference proceedings.
Inclusion in the Library does not imply endorsement, completeness, or regulatory acceptability.
Library scope
Resources in the sDHT Adoption Library are identified using a predefined scoping approach and include publicly available FDA guidance, non-commercial standards and guidance, and peer-reviewed research relevant to sDHT use in U.S.-based clinical trials. Materials from single commercial entities, non-U.S. regulatory bodies, conference proceedings, and studies conducted exclusively outside the United States are excluded; inclusion does not imply endorsement or regulatory acceptability.
Last updated 2026: Library content is reviewed and updated on a periodic basis as new eligible materials become available.
Advancing the use of sensor-based digital health technologies (sDHTs) for mental health research and clinical practice
Advancing the use of sensor-based digital health technologies (sDHTs) for mental health research and clinical practice
The most promising aspects of mental health for digital measurement are sleep, physical activity, stress, and social behavior, which have the strongest scientific evidence. Core barriers to adoption include high cost and limited access, data privacy concerns, poor technological literacy, and a lack of technology adaptation for specific mental health needs. Essential technology characteristics for "fit-for-purpose" sDHTs include usability, reliable performance, strong data privacy and security, and long battery life.
Recommendations
Research and development should prioritize moving promising measures (sleep, activity, stress, social behavior) to large-scale clinical trials. Algorithms must be refined and clinically validated for mental health indications, and new sensor modalities should be explored. Infrastructure must be developed by creating standards and ontologies for mental health sensor data to ensure interoperability and scalability. To improve access and equity, financial support mechanisms and inclusive, culturally tailored design are critical.
Regulatory Considerations
The report does not provide a separate section for "Regulatory Considerations" but emphasizes that future development and funding should prioritize clinical validation across diverse populations. It notes the importance of a clear understanding of the intended measurement claims and the need for rigorous validation studies to move beyond pilot and feasibility stages to demonstrate real-world clinical utility.
Some summaries are generated with the help of a large language model; always view the linked primary source of a resource you are interested in.
Quick Guide on Intended Use and Indication for Use for Digital Health Products
Quick Guide on Intended Use and Indication for Use for Digital Health Products
The use of Intended Use and Indication for Use is crucial for digital health products to ensure the product is used appropriately and effectively to meet the needs of the intended population. This information helps establish clear expectations for a product's performance and safety, facilitates regulatory approval, and ensures compliance. The Intended Use provides a general description of the digital health product's purpose or function. The Indication for Use describes the disease or condition the device will diagnose, treat, prevent, cure, or mitigate, including a description of the patient population. A change in a product's indication for use from general to specific usually results in a narrower indication concerning function, target population, or disease entity. Levels of specificity for diagnostic and therapeutic products can be categorized, ranging from the identification of a physical parameter (most general) to the identification of an effect on the clinical outcome (most specific).
Recommendations
The Intended Use statement should include the name of the product, the medical purpose, and what it is trying to do for the user. The Indication for Use statement should include the name of the product, the specific condition or disease state it is addressing, the patient population being targeted, what the product features do, whether other technology components are used with the product, and whether it is for "prescription" or "over-the-counter" use. Developers should characterize the users (e.g., by age, knowledge, or language) and describe the usage context (e.g., hospital ward, emergency room, web-based app). The Indication for Use statement should clearly state the product's clinical capabilities and what it is not intended for (e.g., not intended to provide a diagnosis or replace traditional methods).
Regulatory Considerations
The information provided in the Intended Use and Indication for Use statements is used to inform the product's design and development, as well as to guide regulatory decisions about its approval and marketing. Defining these statements facilitates the regulatory approval process and helps ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The FDA defines the levels of specificity as a qualitative ranking of the proposed indications for use. The document provides examples of FDA's "Indications for Use" from submissions, such as the use of an Atrial Fibrillation History Feature, illustrating the necessary detail for regulatory submissions like a 510(k).
Some summaries are generated with the help of a large language model; always view the linked primary source of a resource you are interested in.