About the myRhythmWatch Study
The myRhythmWatch (myRW) Study at the University of Pittsburgh is looking to speak to patients that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or a related dementia (ADRD) disease and their primary caregivers to see if they will benefit by using the new myRhythmWatch app (myRW) to track Circadian Rhythms to better their health. The research study is entirely virtual.
Participation involves wearing an Apple watch to test the myRW app for up to 6 weeks and completing up to 3 virtual visits via Zoom or phone.
Both individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their caregivers can participate in this study.
Study Timeline
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to:
- Complete a quick phone pre-screening
- Complete a virtual baseline study visit where you will answer questions about your health and wellbeing
- Wear an Apple watch for up to 6 weeks to test out the myRW app and speak with study team members about the app, their sleep-wake rhythms, and their personal health goals.
- Complete 2 follow up interviews: all participants will complete one at the end of the 6 weeks and caregivers will also complete a second virtual follow-up 3 months later.
Participants diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disease can earn up to $100 (2 virtual visits and watch wear) and family caregivers can earn up to $125 (3 virtual visits and watch wear). (The University of Pittsburgh uses the Vincent debit card system for participant compensation.)
| Participant | After the Baseline & 6 Weeks | Follow-up at the end of the 6 weeks | Follow-up after 3 months |
| Patient with AD/ADRC | $50 | $50 | No Follow Up |
| Caregiver | $25 |
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Dementia Diagnosis & Caregivers
The myRW study is seeking to enroll individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disease and their family caregivers.
Age Requirements
Visits to this study are completely virtual and study materials (the Apple watch and iPhone) will be provided to all participants during the duration of the study.