AppThera provides a directory for healthcare professionals to select and prescribe clinically validated digital therapeutics for various pathologies. This platform curates mobile applications that offer patients daily activity programs and therapeutic education to manage symptoms effectively. The service ensures that listed digital medical devices have proven clinical efficacy demonstrated through RCTs and meet regulatory standards.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Managing chronic conditions like diabetes, insomnia, and mental health disorders often requires consistent patient engagement and adherence to therapeutic plans, which can be challenging to achieve through traditional clinical settings alone. Patients may struggle to maintain lifestyle adjustments, track progress, and access timely support between appointments, leading to suboptimal outcomes.
Solution
AppThera offers a curated digital therapeutics platform that enables healthcare providers to prescribe clinically validated mobile applications to patients for managing a range of chronic conditions. The platform streamlines the selection of CE-marked or FDA-approved digital therapies with proven clinical efficacy, providing patients with accessible and personalized support. These applications deliver daily activity programs and therapeutic education designed to improve patient adherence to treatment plans and enhance overall quality of life. By integrating digital therapeutics into standard care, AppThera facilitates continuous patient engagement, promotes proactive self-management, and extends the reach of healthcare services beyond the clinic.
Target Audience
The primary users are healthcare providers (general practitioners, specialists) seeking to integrate clinically validated digital therapeutics into their practice, as well as patients looking for accessible and personalized support in managing their chronic conditions.
Features
- Directory of digital therapeutics with proven clinical benefits demonstrated in randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
- Selection of apps for various conditions, including diabetes, insomnia, obesity, mental health, back pain, eating disorders, and tinnitus
- Personalized programs that act as a "pocket coach" to improve patient adherence to medical recommendations
- Streamlined prescription process, enabling providers to prescribe apps to patients with a single click
- Patient dashboard for tracking prescriptions and progress
- Secure data handling compliant with digital health regulations in France