Contest FAQs

1. What is People Science?

People and partners are demanding scientific rigor more than ever! People Science offers a customized clinical trial solution that combines our digital research platform, Chloe, with optional expert services to meet your precise needs, simplifying and reducing the cost of conducting clinical trials. We enable brands to demonstrate the effectiveness of their products using high-quality, scientifically rigorous data, which can then be used to support trusted claims. 

2. How does the Chloe platform work?

Our proprietary software, Chloe, is designed to simplify clinical research. Chloe offers web-based tools for researchers and a user-friendly mobile app for participants, making engagement easy, even from the comfort of participants’ homes. The platform is HIPAA-compliant and can handle everything from study design to evidence generation. It also integrates with wearable technology for passive and active data collection.

3. What data can be collected with Chloe in a decentralized clinical trial?

Chloe is designed to support decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), where participants can engage in the study remotely, without the need to visit a central clinical site. This flexibility allows you to collect a wide range of data from your participants, all within the same platform.

With Chloe, you can collect the following types of data in a decentralized trial:

• Participant Demographics: Collect basic participant information such as age, gender, medical history, and other relevant background details.
• Informed Consent: Capture digital consent from participants through customizable consent forms that can be completed remotely, ensuring compliance and data security.
• Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs): Gather feedback directly from participants about their health status, symptoms, or quality of life using questionnaires or surveys. This data can be collected through mobile apps, web portals, or email.
• Wearable Data / Digital Biomarkers: In DCTs, you can track digital biomarkers such as heart rate, activity levels, sleep patterns, and other real-time health data collected from wearable devices or mobile apps integrated with Chloe.
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• Lab Results: Capture and track lab results from remote testing centers or home testing kits (not included in software), with the ability to upload and integrate data securely into the system. Our clients have used the Doctor’s Data Urinary Neurotransmitter kit, the TruMe Salivary Biological Age kit and our partner TinyHealth’s stool microbiome test kits, among others. 
• Adverse Event Reporting: Enable participants or remote monitoring staff to report any adverse events directly within the system, which can then be tracked, investigated, and acted upon in real-time.
• Compliance and Adherence Data: Monitor whether participants are following study protocols (e.g., medication adherence or completing assessments), using automated reminders, tracking features, and remote monitoring tools.

Chloe allows you to collect and manage this data in a unified platform, ensuring smooth data flow, accuracy, and compliance throughout the trial. You can also integrate with third-party systems to pull in additional data from mobile health apps, wearables, and external laboratory services.

By collecting this range of data remotely, Chloe enables you to conduct clinical trials more efficiently and effectively, offering flexibility for both participants and researchers while maintaining data integrity.

4. What types of studies does People Science support with Chloe?

We support a wide range of studies, from n=1 and exploratory investigation to more formal trials. Our platform is versatile and can be customized for different types of research, making it ideal for companies looking to validate the effectiveness of their products in areas like food, personal care, and more.

 5. How can I engage participants?

Participants can be engaged through our mobile app, which allows for easy, remote participation. The app supports notifications, reminders, and even customizable incentives to keep participants engaged throughout the trial.

6. What is the contest about?

The contest is offering 3 organizations the chance to win 6 months of free access to Chloe, our clinical trial software. Winners will also receive up to 5 hours of training and/or protocol design support to help streamline their research studies.

The goal of this contest is to make high-quality science tools accessible to wellness companies, academic institutions, and community organizations, enabling them to run their own clinical trials with ease.

7. Who is eligible to participate?

The contest is open to:

• Wellness product companies
• Academic institutions
• Community organizations

Participants must be 18 years or older. Employees of People Science and its affiliates, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to participate.  Participants must be willing to engage in joint marketing activities with People Science.

8. How can I enter the contest?

To enter:

1. Submit an online application with a brief summary of the clinical trial or study you want to conduct using our software.
2. Explain how you plan to share the results of your study with the public or your community. This could be through a report, a community event, a publication, etc.

The submission form can be accessed via the contest landing page here.

9. What are the key features of the software that I’ll get access to?

The winners will get 6 months of free access to Chloe, which includes the following features:

Study Design & Development

• Custom Data Capture Surveys: Create tailored surveys for participants and study teams.
• Unlimited Studies & Templates: Build and run as many studies as needed, with reusable templates.
• Validated Measures Library: Access 40+ validated measures across various health domains.
• Qualification Surveys: Embed recruitment surveys with marketing analytics.
• eConsents & Eligibility Logic: Simplify consent and enrollment processes.
• Wearable Integration: Connect up to 21 objective measures from Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit, and Garmin.

Recruitment

• Qualification Surveys: Embed pre-screening surveys in recruitment materials.
• Participant Randomization: Assign or randomize participants based on your protocols.

Study Management

• Automated Study Events: Schedule events, notifications, and reminders automatically.
• Participant Filters & Bulk Actions: Filter participants and perform bulk actions based on study stage or compliance.
• Custom Dashboards: Track recruitment, compliance, and study results with customizable dashboards.
• Study Result Graphs: Visualize participant results to improve compliance.
• Custom Data Reports: Generate reports and export research data.
• Educational Materials: Provide personalized content through the form builder.

Quality & Privacy

• HIPAA Compliance: Ensure full compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• GDPR Compliance
• Role-based Access: Control member access to features and sensitive data.

For more information about the software’s capabilities, visit our website.

10. In which countries is the software available?

The Chloe app is currently available in 9 countries: United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom.  The app is currently only available in English.

11. What is the deadline for entering the contest?

The contest deadline is January 15th, 2025. All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM PST on that day.

12. How will the winners be selected?

Winners will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Relevance and clarity of the proposed study: How well the study aligns with the capabilities of Chloe.
• Impact: The potential impact of the study on the community, industry, or field of wellness research.
• Feasibility and public dissemination: How you plan to share the results of the study with the public or your community.

A panel of judges from People Science will review all submissions and select the winners.

13. When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be notified via email by January 23rd. The announcement will also be made publicly on our website and social media platforms.

14. What will the winners receive?

Each of the 3 winners will receive:

• 6 months of free access to Chloe (the clinical trial software). 
  • 2 role-based business seats
  • Up to 150 study participant seats
• Up to 5 hours of protocol design support from our team of experts.
• Free licenses must be used before September 30th, 2025.
• People Science’s support in publicizing the study and results.

The software access includes full features like customizable consent forms, automated randomization, trial management tools, and data export capabilities.

15. What if I need additional help with my study, what services do you offer?

We know some teams may need additional help to execute on a study. For an additional fee, we offer customizable services, depending on your needs, including:

• Study design
• Ethics review
• Regulatory assessment
• Participant recruitment
• Data analysis

These services allow you to get support from our expert team.

16. Is the platform secure?

Yes, our platform is HIPAA-compliant, ensuring that all data is secure and auditable. This is particularly important for regulatory compliance and building trust with consumers

17. Can the prize be exchanged for cash or transferred?

No, the prize is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash or any other form of compensation.

18. Do I need to have prior experience using clinical trial software to enter?

No prior experience is required! While familiarity with clinical trials is helpful, Chloe is designed to be user-friendly and easy to integrate into your research workflow. Winners will receive training and support to help you get started.

19. Will my application be confidential?

Yes, your application will be kept confidential. Only the judging panel at People Science will review your submission. We respect your privacy and will not share your application or ideas without your permission.

20. Can I enter if I am conducting a non-medical or non-clinical trial (e.g., a wellness study)?

Yes! The contest is open to wellness product companies and community organizations that may not be conducting traditional medical trials. If your study involves human participants and you plan to share results publicly, you are eligible to apply.

21. What happens if I’m selected as a winner?

If you’re selected as a winner, you will be notified via email and asked to confirm your participation. You will then receive instructions on how to activate your free access to Chloe and schedule your protocol design support.  Services must be used before the end of September, 2025.

22. What happens if I don’t win?

If you don’t win, don’t worry! We will keep you informed of future opportunities and promotions. Additionally, you can still get in touch with us for more information on how Chloe can help streamline your clinical trials. Reach out to us at ashley@peoplescience.health.

23. What if I have more questions about the contest or the software?

Feel free to reach out to us at ashley@peoplescience.health with any additional questions. Our team is here to help!