12 Jul 2022 | 02:45 PM GMT

DTx in Mental Health: Building Clinical & Economic Evidence

About this Meeting

Within digital therapeutics (DTx), mental health is an area showing major potential, particularly given that drug compliance tends to be a considerable problem and pharmacological treatments are usually not enough to get the desired outcomes. However, building a strong evidence base is tricky and questions remain about how to trial a digital therapeutic (DTx) in mental health realistically and effectively.  

At this meeting, we will hold a peer-to-peer discussion on how companies approach building a compelling evidence base. More specifically, we will discuss: 

  • When are randomized controlled trials (RCT) needed? : While there may be a presumption that you have to conduct at least one RCT, is this always the case? We will look at how companies should assess their commercialization strategy and the need for RCTs.  
  • Work with real world data: There is often a gap between a controlled trial and how the innovation manifests in reality in a patient's life - something that is particularly relevant within mental health given the complexity of conditions and treatment. How can DTx show evidence of products working in the real world?  
  • Beyond clinical data: As potential partners and payers often look for other proof points - such as medical cost savings, engagement levels, and activation levels - how can DTx harness data?