Digital Biomarkers Study Opens: Apple Watch and iPhone Data to Predict Perinatal Depression Treatment Response
247 Health News Editorial
·17 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsUCLA researchers are investigating whether Apple Watch and iPhone data can predict perinatal depression treatment outcomes better than traditional questionnaires alone. The 250-participant study combines digital biomarkers with evidence-based CBT interventions.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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