How Health Sensors & AI are revolutionizing Clinical Research

March 26, 2025

As healthcare technology evolves, AI and health sensors are contributing to a new era in clinical research. Making trials more precise, efficient, and patient-friendly, AI-powered sensors now provide real-time data, offering researchers and clinicians a clearer picture of patient health.

AI and Health Sensors in Research : an essential reality

In addition to improving the accuracy and efficiency of clinical studies, health sensors and AI solutions help ensure better patient compliance, global satisfaction, and adherence to treatment. This biometric monitoring solution implies earlier detection of health problems and adverse effects, ensuring better-informed decisions.  

It is not surprising to observe that AI technology and Digital Health Technologies (DHTs)  are increasingly becoming an integral part of the medical research industry, benefiting both scientists and patients.


Key Benefits of Health Sensors in Clinical Trials

The ultimate objective beyond this technology ? Optimizing the performance and efficiency of clinical development in every aspect. More concretely, here are the 5 key advantages of implementing health sensors & AI  in clinical research.

1. Real-time, continuous data collection 

Using comfortable garments for precise and continuous cardiac, respiratory, and activity monitoring,  Hexoskin smart clothing provides researchers with high-frequency, real-time insights. Connected to a high-tech health platform, sensors and AI help improve the reliability of remote patient monitoring data.

  • Cardiac monitoring (1-lead ECG, Heart Rate, HRV, Heart Rate Recovery, etc.)

  • Respiratory monitoring for COPD / Asthma (breathing rate, BRV, tidal volume, cough, BPratio, etc.) ;

  • Stress monitoring (heart rate, HRV, breathing rate, sleep latency, sleep percent, etc.) ;

  • Activity monitoring (3-Axis accelerometry, cadence, step count, calories, activity level, and more).

2. Improved patient monitoring and safety

Health sensors and remote monitoring also play a crucial role in improving patient safety during clinical trials. This non-invasive technology continuously tracks vital signs and physiological data, providing real-time insights and reducing reliance on in-person periodic check-ups. 

  • Earlier detection of warning signs for adverse reactions ;

  • All essential data collected and analyzed in a single place ;

  • Quicker intervention when needed ;

  • Better patient outcomes.

Remote monitoring of key health metrics using tech clothing also contributes to reducing hospital visits, ensuring accurate, uninterrupted health data, while enhancing treatment precision and clinical trial results.

3. Better efficiency and cost reduction with DHTs

Health sensors & AI have the advantage of offering a great cost-effective DHT solution for continuous and meticulous health tracking during clinical research. Wearable technologies also contribute to optimize data collection, accelerate study timelines, enhance patient convenience through remote monitoring, and reduce operational costs.

4. Increased patient engagement and compliance 

We know that patient comfort and full engagement are vital to the success of clinical trials. Remote biometric monitoring using AI & health sensors has the benefit of reducing patient burden, improving adherence and patient participation, especially for decentralized trials.

5. Comprehensive data analysis with proven, validated results

Backed by over 250 scientific publications and validated outcomes from clinical trials and case studies, the Hexoskin Connected Health Platform is recognized as an innovative, clinically validated solution for comprehensive data analysis. Plus, Hexoskin is also a powerful proven approach for long-term patient monitoring.


The Future of Clinical Research with Digital Health Technologies

The field of clinical research is currently undergoing a major transformation. Through artificial intelligence (AI), remote monitoring, smart clothing, and advanced health sensors, technologies are redefining how physiological data is collected and analyzed. The future of clinical research must therefore take into account the existence of health sensors and AI resources, in order to integrate them seamlessly for the well-being of patients and the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Contact our team and explore Hexoskin’s solutions to leverage the full potential of your clinical research