Discover how remote clinical trials and apps like Chloe are transforming health research. Learn how you can participate in wellness studies, track your own habits, and contribute to breakthroughs in longevity science without leaving your home.
Most of us don’t wake up dreaming about joining a clinical trial. For decades, research was something that happened to other people: the hyper-healthy, the terminally curious, folks with more time on their hands, or even those of us trying to earn an extra buck. So why are “remote clinical trials” suddenly trending?
Clinical trials are one of the foundations of evidence-based medicine and wellness. These types of studies prove what really works, they test which therapies, supplements, or health routines are safe and effective. And every medication you’ve ever taken, every new wellness product that claims benefits, and nearly every major advance in healthcare have passed through clinical trials first. We need them to separate fact from fiction, and to make sure that breakthroughs aren’t just hype.
A little secret: you might already be part of the movement, even if you’ve never set foot in a research hospital.
Your Daily Life is the Research
If you use an app to count your steps, check how you slept last night, or even just look up “why am I tired?” online, you’re already doing your own version of data-driven wellness. The big change is that clinical trials, the official way we find out if health products and habits actually work, are finally catching up. They’re leaving behind the lab coats and stacks of paperwork, and starting to work more like the apps and tech we use every day. That’s a win for everyone.
People Science, a health research company focused on making clinical trials more accessible, says traditional clinical trials are slow, expensive, and often disconnected from real-world consumer behavior. “Even the newer digital trials can be clunky, with lots of different tools and forms that make it hard for people to stick with the process or for scientists to gather clear results.”
The research company is trying to unify participant experiences and data infrastructure so that everything you need can be in one place, making the whole process smooth for us regular folk, and much faster for researchers and health brands who want quick, reliable answers about what works.
Imagine being able to answer questions like, “Does this probiotic really help my digestion?” or “Will this new sleep routine actually work for me?” and get the answers instantly. That’s where Chloe comes in. Chloe is an app that allows participants to consent, complete surveys and receive results from their phone or computer. “This removes the need for physical sites and makes research more inclusive,” says People Science. This means you don’t have to drive across town or wait in a clinic before getting the info that you need. You’re part of a cutting-edge health study while standing in line at Ralph’s.
The Science Is Still Serious
Making things easier doesn’t mean dumbing down the science. “Everything is managed and administered through the Chloe platform. We integrate eConsent, validated digital surveys, automated reminders, and wearables like sleep and HRV trackers. All data is HIPAA-compliant and encrypted, and researchers can monitor adherence and data quality in real time,” People Science assures.
“While we move faster than traditional models, our in-house scientists and statisticians ensure rigor, credibility, and transparency in every study. AI helps us accelerate aspects like protocol optimization, participant targeting, and real-time monitoring, but it doesn’t replace the context, clinical judgment, or methodological expertise our research team brings. Our approach is to combine speed with substance, using AI to enhance, not substitute, scientific rigor.”
What Gets Studied
Chloe’s studies span topics like gut health, sleep, stress, cognitive performance, metabolic health, and women’s health. “Brands use our platform to test the real-world impact of probiotics, nootropics, adaptogens, herbs, dietary supplements, and other functional products.”
And yes, some surprising findings pop up: “Some products with strong online followings show little measurable benefit, while others perform better than expected with consistent use. These insights help brands improve products and ground their marketing in evidence.”
Every study is tailored to the unique outcomes being explored. “Each category requires specialized tools. Gut health may involve bowel tracking and GSRS scores; nootropics often use cognitive tasks and focus measures; adaptogens might include stress scales and biometrics. Chloe supports this customization easily. We also support at-home biological sample collection, such as stool samples for microbiome sequencing or dried blood spot collection for exploratory biological age testing, all integrated through the Chloe platform to maintain a seamless participant experience.”
Science Is Personal
People Science says they are combining the scientific standards of clinical research with the speed and flexibility of a consumer-first platform. “We center and prioritize the consumer at the end of the day, it is their data that they are sharing for scientific exploration and learning.” In plain English, this means they are making their research trustworthy but also easy to use.
