Samsung partners with Alcedis to use wearable tech in clinical trials

Updated at: June 24, 2026 at 09:00 AM

On June 24, 2026, Samsung Electronics unveiled a strategic partnership with Alcedis, a German clinical research organization, to revolutionize how new drugs are developed.

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By integrating Samsung’s advanced wearable technology into clinical trials, the companies aim to transition research away from hospital-centric models toward decentralized clinical trials (DCT).

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The initiative focuses on using data from the Galaxy Watch to provide continuous, real-world health insights.

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Samsung provides the hardware and sensor infrastructure, including sophisticated biosensors like Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) and Electrodermal Activity (EDA), alongside software for monitoring conditions such as sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation.

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By shifting to this data-driven approach, researchers can reduce the burden of frequent hospital visits for patients, improve the reliability of data, and ultimately accelerate the pace of medical innovation.

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This partnership marks a significant step toward a more efficient, patient-centric future for clinical research and healthcare.

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What is the primary goal of the partnership between Samsung and Alcedis?

To increase the cost of consumer electronic devices.

To integrate wearable technology into decentralized clinical trials.

To manufacture new hospital equipment for surgery.

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To integrate wearable technology into decentralized clinical trials.

What role does Alcedis play in this collaboration?

Designing the Galaxy Watch hardware.

Developing new battery technology for sensors.

Managing clinical trial operations and participant engagement.

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Managing clinical trial operations and participant engagement.

Which of these is a technical feature of the Samsung Galaxy Watch mentioned in the text?

Advanced blood sugar injection tools.

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).

Satellite navigation and drone control.

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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).

Why is the move toward decentralized clinical trials (DCT) considered beneficial?

It forces patients to stay in the hospital for longer periods.

It reduces the need for frequent hospital visits and improves data reliability.

It removes the need for any scientific research.

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It reduces the need for frequent hospital visits and improves data reliability.

What does Samsung’s 'Connected Care' strategy aim to do?

Connect consumer wearable data with professional medical services.

To close down all physical medical clinics.

To limit the use of electronic health records.

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Connect consumer wearable data with professional medical services.

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