Garmin Health hits key milestone with completion of 500th research study

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Garmin Health has launched the Garmin Health Research Solutions, an online library featuring over 500 research projects that utilize data from Garmin wearables. This initiative aims to support health research by providing high-resolution data on metrics like heart rate and sleep.

Validated studies include topics such as Parkinson’s medication management and COVID-19 prediction. Researchers are invited to a webinar on October 26 to explore Garmin's latest sensor technology and its application in research.

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• Launch of Garmin Health Research Solutions enhances research capabilities.
• Access to over 500 research projects improves Garmin’s brand reputation in health research.
• Features like high-resolution data and independent hosting provide significant advantages for researchers.

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New online library of research studies and upcoming Garmin Health Research Webinar highlight connected ecosystem powered by Garmin wearables

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Garmin Health, a leading global provider of smartwatches, fitness trackers and digital enterprise health solutions, today announced a renewed focus on research studies with the debut of Garmin Health Research Solutions, an online resource featuring more than 500 research projects and third-party studies that successfully demonstrate how Garmin wearable devices and the Garmin Health Connected Ecosystem are used to measure activity and biometrics to help advance health research.

“We are gratified that hundreds of scholars, scientists and clinicians are leveraging Garmin wearable device data such as heart rate, HRV, stress, sleep, and other important metrics to achieve meaningful research outcomes,” said Jörn Watzke, Garmin Health senior director of B2B sales. “Whether it is access to high-resolution raw data, independent data hosting or full wearable device control, the Garmin Health ecosystem offers researchers everything they need to conduct best-in-class studies across a wide range of topics.”

Successful research studies receiving third-party validation have been conducted in the areas of Parkinson’s Disease medication management, panic attack prediction, COVID-19 infection prediction and vaccination reactions, remotely monitored employee exercise programs, exercise and stroke patients, the impact of music on runners and the body’s response to negative self-talk.

With an extensive wearable portfolio that includes the vívofit® 4 fitness tracker with one year of battery life, Garmin Health makes a wide array of health and activity data easily accessible to researchers without inconveniencing study participants. Additional benefits and features of Garmin Health Research Solutions include:

• Simple, streamlined platform is easy to set up with the ability to synchronize multiple Garmin wearables.
• Raw, high-resolution data is accessible through definable interval logging with the option to adjust granularity and frequency.
• Independent hosting eliminates the need for a Garmin account and enables third-party network integration.
• Sensor data enabled by the Garmin Health connected ecosystem supports full resolution of real-time data streams.
• Full device control features allow researchers and third parties to take control of what appears on screen.

As an additional resource, the health research community is invited to attend the 2^nd Garmin Health Research Webinar on Oct. 26 at 10am CDT / 5pm CET. The 45-minute Webinar will provide unique insights into Garmin’s latest sensor technology updates and will introduce a technology partner’s research solution. Unique research challenges and ways to overcome them with Garmin wearable devices will be discussed. Researchers interested in attending may register here.

Garmin Health provides custom enterprise business solutions that leverage Garmin’s extensive wearable portfolio and high-quality sensor data for applications in the corporate wellness, population health, and patient monitoring markets. As part of a global company that designs, manufactures and ships products worldwide, Garmin Health supports its customers’ commerce and logistics needs, allowing enterprises to scale with a single, trusted provider. For more information, email our press team, connect with us on LinkedIn, or visit us online at garmin.com/health.

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Krista Klaus

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Source: Garmin International, Inc.

FAQ

What is the Garmin Health Research Solutions launched by GRMN?

The Garmin Health Research Solutions is an online library featuring over 500 research studies that demonstrate the use of Garmin wearables in health research.

When is the Garmin Health Research Webinar scheduled?

The Garmin Health Research Webinar is scheduled for October 26 at 10am CDT / 5pm CET.

What research areas are supported by Garmin wearables according to the GRMN press release?

Garmin wearables support research in areas such as Parkinson’s Disease medication management, panic attack prediction, and COVID-19 infection prediction.

How does Garmin Health benefit researchers with its new solutions?

Garmin Health offers features like raw, high-resolution data access, independent data hosting, and full device control to facilitate streamlined research.