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Samsung Electronics and Alcedis, a digital-first clinical research organization, announced a partnership to convert wearable device data into clinically relevant trial evidence. The collaboration leverages Samsung’s wearable technology and Alcedis’s trial execution expertise to support pharmaceutical and medical research. The initiative targets improved efficiency in clinical studies by streamlining data collection and analysis processes. The agreement was formalized on June 24, 2026.

Under the partnership, biometric data from Samsung wearables will be processed to meet regulatory and scientific standards required for clinical trials. Alcedis will oversee the study design and execution, while Samsung provides the hardware and data infrastructure. The goal is to bridge consumer health monitoring with rigorous medical research, enabling faster and more cost-effective drug development. No financial terms were disclosed.

The collaboration expands Samsung’s presence in connected health and clinical research, complementing its existing medical imaging and digital health initiatives. Alcedis, known for data-driven trials, will integrate Samsung’s wearables into its research protocols. The partnership aligns with growing industry interest in wearable technology for real-world evidence generation in drug trials. Regulatory bodies are increasingly open to such digital endpoints.

Industry analysts note that wearable-integrated trials could reduce patient burden and improve data accuracy by capturing continuous, real-world biometrics. The initiative may set a precedent for broader adoption of consumer-grade devices in regulated clinical research. Samsung and Alcedis plan to pilot the approach in select trials before wider deployment. Further details on trial timelines and participating studies are pending.