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German Digital Health Study Tests App Activation Strategies for Ankylosing Spondylitis Management — Implications for Australian Digital Therapeutics

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9 May 2026

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German researchers are testing two onboarding strategies for a digital therapeutic app in ankylosing spondylitis patients. The RAEMD study compares standard insurance activation versus immediate trial access, with findings relevant for Australian digital health implementation.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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