Health research and rewards company Evidation has launched a new service that uses wearables data to enable migraine sufferers to track their symptoms.
MigraineSmart mixes self-reported data with biometric data from a host of big-name wearables to offer insights into the symptoms and triggers of migraines.
It generates a monthly report that aligns symptom logs with wearable data, so participants can quickly see the relationship between their migraines and daily activities.
The idea is to help migraine sufferers have a conversation with their doctor, with real-world data that can encourage users to get treatment.
Evidation claims that over 40 million people suffer from migraines in the US, and 41% did not see a healthcare provider for their migraine.
Migraine disproportionately impacts women and younger individuals.
Opt-in Research
MigraineSmart is part of the Evidation app, which encourages people to take part in opt-in research programs, with rewards for engagement. Users can earn points that are redeemable for cash or charity by logging symptoms and engaging with educational content and data insights.
Evidation and MigraineSmart will connect directly to a host of wearables’ APIs, including Fitbit and Withings – and it will also connect to Apple Health.
“Migraine experiences vary widely across individuals. Harnessing everyday health data holds tremendous promise for advancing deeper understanding of this condition,” said Meg Dryer, General Manager, Consumer. “Our goal is to generate new disease models that will contribute to a deeper, real-world understanding of this condition that can make a difference for patients.”
Blending self-reported information and wearable biometric data is a significant theme this year.
With AI helping bridge the gap between data sets, we’ve seen Apple make perceived exertion a big factor in its new Training Load feature.
Likewise, Whoop makes its Journal a large part of its experience and drives many of its insights.
If Evidation can help migraine sufferers manage their symptoms and start meaningful research, it can only be a good thing.