Helius Therapeutics has launched a collaboration with the University of Canterbury (UC) to test how accurately conditions such as stress, anxiety and chronic pain can be measured using wearable devices.

Helius Therapeutics chief executive Carmen Doran

Traditionally, assessments and medical impacts on such conditions are measured subjectively by patients, with variable results. UC engineering students will assess the measurability potential of wearable technologies such as FitBit, Garmin and Google watches. They will evaluate algorithms, consider clinical needs, and develop methods to download data.

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