Never has there been a time when technology has played such an integral part of our daily lives. This is especially true of healthcare, where doctors and clinicians continue to lean on innovative and cutting-edge technology solutions to provide higher quality care to their patients. Many of these technologies must also go through the appropriate testing prior to being approved for every-day use, which in turns means that in some cases clinical trials are necessary.

Medical Technologies are generally lumped into specific classes which in turn will determine whether or not the new technology has to go through the stringent process of a full start-to-finish clinical trial. The FDA has provided specific guidelines on what classifies a specific medical technology, and they have provided an exhaustive presentation here.
Is Technology Used Within Clinical Trials?
Information Technology has not only had an effect on the medical technology and devices that are used within a clinical setting, but is also used to actually setup and run effective clinical trials. For researches looking to plan and execute these trials, updates in information technology, including mobile devices, digital communication, data storing and analysis, and patient monitoring, have revolutionized the process of clinical trials.
These new technologies have allowed for medical trials to be much more streamlined then they have historically been, which allows for drugs and technologies to reach consumers faster. Given how long it can take for a company to get a medical or pharmaceutical product to market, any opportunity to use technology to become more efficient is greatly encouraged.
External Link: BIO Space – How is Technology Revolutionizing Clinical Trials
While clinical trials associated with new drugs are generally more available, there are opportunities associated with participating in clinical research that focus on technologies. With the line between technology and medicine continuing to be blurred, through such fields as Biotechnology and Bioengineering, the continued evolution of the blend of healthcare and technology to produce viable solutions and cures will continue to advance.
The following are examples of clinical trials that have a technology component associated with them:
- High-definition Surface Electromyography Markers for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Sarcopeniaon June 15, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Sarcopenia Interventions: Device: HD-sEMG; Device: Quadriceps muscle ultrasound; Other: IPAQ Physical Activity Questionnaire Sponsors: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris; Compiègne University of Technology; Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France Not yet recruiting
- Analysis of Internet Addiction, Musculoskeletal Pain and Body Awareness in High School Studentson June 15, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Healthy Interventions: Other: Survey application Sponsors: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Enrolling by invitation
- Feasibility and Acceptability of the Technology Based Enhanced Gender Support Platform Implementation With Parentson June 15, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Parents; Usability Interventions: Other: Technology-enhanced gender support platform Sponsors: Seattle Children's Hospital Not yet recruiting
- Evaluation of a Novel Technology to Support Tailored Health Behavior Counseling in Rural Primary Care Clinicson June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases; Obesity Interventions: Behavioral: Wait-List Control; Behavioral: PREVENT Tool Sponsors: Washington University School of Medicine; Missouri Highlands Health Care Recruiting
- The Objective of the Protocol is to Generate Real World Evidence (RWE) Supporting the Safety, Performance, and Health Economics of Using the Regulatory Approved and Commercially Available EARP...on June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery Interventions: Device: Device: Nerve Cuff and Retractor System Sponsors: Retropsoas Technologies, LLC Not yet recruiting
- Intervention on Socio-emotional Development and Well-being Through ICTs in Early Adulthoodon June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Emotion Regulation Interventions: Behavioral: Participation in a socio-emotional competence program through a technological platform (EMOWELL) Sponsors: University of Valencia; Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Spain Active, not recruiting
- A Randomized Trial Evaluating Control-IQ+ Technology in Adults With Type 2 Diabeteson June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Insulin Interventions: Device: t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology and Dexcom G6 CGM; Device: Standard Therapy plus continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) Sponsors: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.; Jaeb Center for Health Research Completed
- Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adultson June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
Conditions: Asthma Interventions: Behavioral: Motivational Enhancement System (MES); Behavioral: Supportive Accountability (SA); Behavioral: Text Messaging (SMS); Behavioral: Physical Activity Tracking (PAT) Sponsors: University of Michigan; National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Recruiting